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2000 Buick Century Corrosion on Battery Cable Ends

Acid may leak from the battery at the cable connections, resulting in corrosion on the battery cable ends and in the battery tray. A Leaking battery should be replaced and the cables thoroughly cleaned or replaced if necessary.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Buick Century model years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, .

10 people reported this problem

  • 2000 30,000 Miles
    Use a wire brush to clean the battery contacts. My battery lasted 3.5 more years
  • 2000 0 Miles
    When I lived in SC I came out one day to get in my car and it wouldn't start. Called auto service, he poured coke on the cables and started the car. Bought a new battery and have since changed to another battery.

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