2002 Buick Century Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

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  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Antenna Replacement

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to body, antenna

    We were going to replace the stereo with a JVC stereo we had. Anyhow, we were given some bad advice and we snipped off the end for the antenna cable on the understanding that you wire a new end on...

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Check Engine Light Is On

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 167, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I just gotten the right front wheel barrel fixed new one put in and my check engine light came on again what does these codes mean c1233, c1222, c1245, c1226 @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { di..

  • Buick Century Coolent Leak

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 75, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    The bolt to the left of my coolent sensor is leaking I have a Buick Century 2002. Is that replaceable or is that my head gasket? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Cooling System

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    I see that my fans don't come on; it's leaking on the side on driver side I also see that it's leaking where the gaskets are I just change the water pump and themstac what should I do; do I need to ..

  • Buick Century Dimmer Switch

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, dimmer-switch, replace-remove

    I have a 2002 buick century. The lever on the steering column that turns the high beams on and off is stuck in the on position and won't click anymore, therefore, the high beams are always on. I w..

  • Buick Century Fixing My 2002 Buick Centry Custom

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar, replace-remove

    2002 buick centry custom with a broken stabilizer bar. I think thats what it is. The bar that goes from the frame to the rear axil. How do you change them? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { ..

  • Buick Century Buick HeadLight Problem!

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 64, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working

    My 2002 buick century headlights go out as I am driving. Just the headlights go off. It happen once to me, but they came back on. It happen to my wife this past weekend, but they never came back o..

  • Buick Century The Interior Dome And Reading Lights Won't Go Off. I...

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 77, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, switch

    The interior dome and reading lights won't go off. I have tried the door switches and nothing, then I tried unlocking it and locking it with the key fob and still nothing. I can't figure out where ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Loud Squealing Problem

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 210, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, squeal

    I was told this was the result of needing a new alternator which I have changed or needing a new belt changed that also then I was told the water pump was the problem I changed that then I was told ..

  • Buick Century I Need To Change My Control Arm Bushing On The Front...

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to suspension, lower-control-arm, bushings, replace-remove

    I need to change my control arm bushing on the front passanger side. Ive called the parts place and they have my parts and also.A special tool required to do the job. I would just like to know if yo..

  • Buick Century Once A Week I Need To Add Anti-freeze. I'm Told The...

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 130, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, add-coolant

    ONCE A WEEK I NEED TO ADD ANTI-FREEZE. I'M TOLD THE RADIATOR HOSES NEED TO BE FLUSHED. CAN YOU HELP A OLD LADY FIND REASONABLE COST TO REPAIR. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;pa..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century P1635 Error Code

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 98, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1600-p1699, p1635

    I don't know much about cars, or the symptoms of anything faulty, so I'm hoping someone with more expertise can take all the info and give me a step in the right direction before I take it to a me..

  • Buick Century Strut Rod Broken Off

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 124, 321 MILES

    related to suspension, strut-rod, replace-remove

    Rod that connects to wheel hub on 2002 buick century has broke in the rear does tryn to replace part but dont know what the pole is call, car has been making noise and tire wiggles as if it is abou..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Speedometer

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 3.0L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 68, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer

    The speedometer bounces up and down and when it goes down below 10 mph it causes the car to downshift. I replaced the vehicle speed sensor and had all the wires grounds checked I have $ 360.00 spent ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to suspension

    Other Category problem 2002 Buick Century Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 172000 miles How many miles can I get out of the motor? And, the front end is roaring when..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

    related to suspension

    I have a front end problem. When I am pushing gas pedal I feel a womble until I reach a higher speed. I have replaced bearings on left, both rotors and brakes and I have 4 new tires. Help @medi..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to ignition, plug-wire, replace-remove

    Engine Performance problem 2002 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic We have a 2002 buick century we changed the spark plugs, wiring. The code that came up was #2 cyclinder mis..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to body, window, not-working

    Electrical problem 2002 Buick Century 90000 miles my passegner window won't work. I took the panel off and one of the cords is not connected. Is that mt promblem and if so how do I put i..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century 2002 BUICK CENTURY ENGINE CODES...

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0440

    Engine Mechanical problem 2002 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 50 000 miles THESE ARE THE CODES THAT CAME UPP P0440- EVAP SYSTEM P0303- ENGINE CYL NUMBER 3 MISSFIRE ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century-Acceleration Issues

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    I have a 2002 Buick Century Custom with approximately 87000 miles on it. It's recently begun, for lack for a better expression, bogging down at take off, and in the low end of 2nd gear. It is a..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Anti Lock Brakes Light

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    I got in my car yesterday am to go to work. Alls fine until I come to the stop sign and my brakes make like clunking sound and then the anti lock light comes on. I am single woman and dont want to g..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Anti-lock Service Light And Off...

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 17, 100 MILES

    related to warning-lights, service-light

    What causes anti-lock service ligt and off trac light to come in a 2002 Buick Century and they stay on while driving but when I cut the car off and turn it back on they dont come on until I start dr..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Car Speedometer Goes Off And On By...

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer

    My buick century custom's speedometer, fuel gauges flicker on and off by itself and stays off for a number of days and then if I hit a bump or something it will snap back to normal. Also when this ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Catalytic Converter

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, test

    2002 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic My car did not pass emissions test. I was told by my mechanic that I needed a catalytic converter. I want to buy the part myself. Looking o..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Change Engine Oil Soon Dash Light

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to interior, dashboard, light

    Electrical problem 2002 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic The dash light came on, but the oil was changed 900 miles ago. The oil is not low or dark, how can I reset it? If ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Code Problems

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, test

    Computer problem 2002 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic well my car could'nt pass emissions so I had to get the catalytic converter fixed well I took it back the next day for ..

  • Buick Century Cooling Fans Not Turning On Properly

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, not-working

    It seems that my cooling fans are not coming on properly. They do work, I have replaced three relays and a fuse on the car. The temperature gauge will go up to the 3/4 mark, then the fans come on ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Dash Lights

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, light

    Our car keeps blowing the 7 amp fuse for the dash lights. The headlight switch works and it will operate the dome lights in the car with no problem. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: n..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Driver Window

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, not-working

    I can not roll the window back up. I can hear the motor, but it will not go up. Replaces fuse not the problem. I can seem to figure out how to get the door off to even look at it. Any suggestio..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Engine Light On

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 76, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Computer says 02 heater circuit (bank 1, sensor 1)vehicle runs good otherwise? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, April 13..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Fan Operation

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 49, 000 MILES

    related to general, repair-manual

    The fan does doesn't work on the LO position for either the heater or the air conditioning. What could be the cause? Is it something a "handyman " can fix? What is the approximate repair cost if th..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Headlight Problem

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, lens

    On this car I've been having with just the left hand low beam headlight not working all other lights in this assembly works, and all of the lights on the right hand side works. Is there a relay tha..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Idling

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 115, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, cap

    As soon as I turn my key my car is reving very high and won't go down. If I try to drive it like that the engine light will start flashing. Previously I had a very rough idle prior to the car warmin..

  • Buick Century Interior Lights

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to interior, interior-lights

    Interior problem 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 110000 miles I have a 2002 buick century and my dome and review mirror lamps do not work. I have tries to locate a fuse to see if it was blown..

  • Buick Century Low Coolant Light

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to warning-lights, low-coolant-light

    The low coolant light remains on. The coolant reservoir is full and the radiator is full. Where is the low coolant sensor located? I looked to see if it was located at the reservoir but I can't find..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Master LockOut(for Power Windows)...

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to body, window, adjust

    2002 Buick Century. I just bought this car and love it so far, however, on the driver's side power window controls, where the "lock-out" button is, it seems to be broken. It used to "click" w..

  • Buick Century Odometer Light Does Not Come On

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, odometer

    125,000 miles. We recently purchased this car however the odometer light will not come on to see the mileage and to see what gear we are in. It does not have an inspection sticker and I cannot..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Oil In Antifreeze

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 95, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, oil-in-coolant

    While driving recently, the low coolant level light came on. The radiator had oil (sludge) in it. The car has been running fine. The mechanic I had look at it said this model of car is known for ha..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Panic Alarm

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to security, disarm

    Electrical problem 2002 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic The panic alarm on my car keeps going off all by itself, this started happening a day ago. It went off all night las..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century PO300 Code - What Does This Mean

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 500 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0300

    My check engine light came on and, as I tried to accelerate - it seemed to not "catch". The code that showed up was P0300. They thought maybe we had bad gas so we put fuel stuff in gas tank. We ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Power Window Lockout Switch

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 500 MILES

    related to body, window, switch

    On my driver door mounted control panel is a electric window lockout switch. None of the windows switches on the other three doors can operate the windows, but all windows can be operated from the ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Power Window Problems

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to body, window

    Whenever the ignition is turned, the driver side window goes down automatically and will not roll up until the car has been on for a couple minutes and is unable to be rolled down after that. Also..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Question

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to suspension, lower-control-arm

    Engine Mechanical problem 2002 Buick Century 4 cyl Automatic 186478 miles I was told that my lower intake gasket is leaking oil and that I should not be driving my car but I haven't notice..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Rear Defogger

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 83, 000 MILES

    related to body, rear-window, defroster, switch

    Hi. Just bought car. Rear defogger not working. Light goes on when button pushed. Fuse ok. What next? Any simple fix like a relay, bad switch? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;pad..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Service Engine Soon Light

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have a 2002 Buick Century, 3.1L with 149,000. About a week ago the Service Engine Soon Light came on and the code indicate the Front Oxygen Sensor, which I replaced. About a day and a half lat..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Side Rearview Mirrors

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to body, mirror, replace-remove

    2002 Buick Century The passenger side mirror was broken. I went to the junk yard and got another one. The old one snapped off but now I cant get the replacement one to snap back on. Is there a ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century THEFT DETERRENT Sys

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 105, 684 MILES

    related to security, computer, location

    Where is theft deterrent module at @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, December 29th, 2007 AT 11:20 PM ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Trac Off

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 105, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, traction-control-light

    Recently had master cyl replaced, now I have svc eng soon, and trac off lights on. What didnt the repair guys do? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monda..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Tun Off Check Engine Soon Lite

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 79, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Tunoff check engine soon lite @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, May 7th, 2009 AT 3:04 PM ..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century White Smoke Out Of Exhaust

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, white-smoke-

    When I first start my car white smokes comes out of the exhaust pipe only about 10 seconds after I start it and smokes for only 15 to 20 seconds. I don't believe there is coolant getting into t..

  • Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Wipers Parked In The Up Position

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to body, wiper, stay-on

    Other Category problem 2002 Buick Century V6 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 60000 miles My wipers work fine but when you turn off the wipers they park in the up position. Do I have to replace t..

  • Buick Century 2002 Century Torx Bit Size?

    2002 BUICK CENTURY

    related to general, repair-manual

    I've got a 2002 Buick Century Custom w/ 148000 miles and a 3.1L V6. I am going to be replacing the front hub assemblies and I would like to know what size Torx bit I'll need to get the calipers off..

  • Buick Century Service Engine Soon, ABS And Track Off Lights

    BUICK CENTURY

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Make:Buick Model:Century custom Year:2002 Mileage:70,000 Engine size:3.1 Shortly after turning on A/C the service engine soon, abs and track off lights come on. When you restart the..

  • Buick Century Wipers Won't Park

    BUICK CENTURY

    related to body, wiper

    2002 Buick Century After recent ice storm. Turned Vehicle on before de-icing windshield. Wipers were frozen and unable to move. Now the wipers work, but wont park in the proper position. They park ..

  • Buick Century Coolant Temperature Sensor

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, coolant-temperature-sensor, location

    Where is it and can I get to it myself? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, February 18th, 2016 AT 3:06 PM ..

  • Buick Century EGR Test Result Explanation, Code P0404

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 138, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0404

    Performed all EGR tests. Still getting p0404. Same test results on three different units-2 used, 1 brand new. Results as follows, (no carbon problems, already checked all that). Solenoid ..

  • Buick Century Jack Points

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to general, tools, jack

    I have to jack up and put on jack stands. The problem is the factory jack points are rotted too badly to use. I normally use the control arms as jack stand points. However, the reason I am raising ..

  • Buick Century Rear Sway Bar Links

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar, link, bushing

    I am replacing the rear sway bar links and the sway bar bushings on my car. When I got the link kit, I notice there are two small silver elbow type screws that look like they screw into the ends of..

  • Buick Century Service Engine Soon Light Remains On

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 69, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    The first time light came on, I figured out the problem by reading the owners manuel, which was I have to use Medium Grade Gasoline or higher. Now the light is back on and the car is running fine...

  • Buick Century Speedometer Issue

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 118, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer

    Speedometer jumping up and down replaced VSS sensor and pigtail, no change. It gets worse when hot. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, December ..

  • Buick Century Intermittent Squeaking/rubbing Noise Coming From The...

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 297, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, noise

    I have a strange problem with a squeaking/rubbing noise coming from the front end. Not sure which side. I say strange because the problem does not seem to have any rhyme or reason to it. When..

  • Buick Century Transmission Fluid Leaking Into Radiator

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, AUTOMATIC, 47, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, transmission-fluid-in-coolant

    I bought the car listed above used. I opened the radiator cap and it had brown stuff in the antifreeze. I went to the mechanic to get a coolant flush and he said the transmission fluid is leaking..

  • Buick Century Transmission Issues, Code PO717

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, 3.1L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 175, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0700-p0799, p0717

    I have the car listed above custom model. The transmission is not shifting right. It will go into gear to drive but while driving down the road it just revs and will not go any farther. I shut it of..

  • Buick Century All Service Lights On, But Nothing Seems To Wrong With...

    2002 BUICK CENTURY, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 168, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, service-light

    Car runs great every things fine, all fluid levels fine. Been this way for the last 50,000 miles. Just plain weird. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Frid..

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