Overview & Reviews
New rear-wheel house liners promise a quieter ride on wet roads, a special appearance package is offered and OnStar in-vehicle safety, security and information service is now standard on Limited models.
- Roomy, plenty of features for the price, solid reputation.
- Stodgy image, mushy seats, engine lacks quiet smoothness of a luxury car.
User Reviews:
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2001 Buick Century Custom. - 2001 Buick Century
By Oleg Dyachuk - March 29 - 2:44 pmI had this handed to me as my first car, dont remember much about it but I know it had over 130k miles and it was leaking oil. I had it for 2 weeks until I fell asleep at 6 AM and crashed into an utility pole with it. cracked the pole in half and totalled the car. But i was perfectly fine, walked away with a tiny scratch over my eyebrow from the airbag.
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Not bad for Buick - 2001 Buick Century
By jackrussel419 - September 21 - 8:34 pmI have a 2001 Buick Century and havent had too many problems with it. At about 140,000 miles i got that normal thing with buicks where the anitfreeze mixes with the oil and that was about a $900 fix but other than that that is the biggest issue ive had only other things are the drivers side window motor had to be replaced, had to get a new o2 sensor and brakes but thats just from the almost 200,000 miles that are on it, but definetly a reliable vehicle all year round.
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Watch out for the transmission! - 2001 Buick Century
By Asterion - November 3 - 8:17 pmThe car has had a catastrophic transmission failure at 33,000 miles. We had a 1997 Model that was totaled in a wreck with no problems during the time we owned it. We bought this one because of that reason, big mistake. There are problems with this 4T65E model transmission used in many GMC models. They include pressure problems internally, noise, and bearing failures. These failures are often on low mileage, well maintained vehicles. Buyes of used vehicles watch out.
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Current Owner Review - 2001 Buick Century
By Eugene Smothermon - December 30 - 8:50 pmDrives good. Has had to have above average maintence,of braking system, and service warning light system {Example: Service Engine Soon Light,Warning etc.] Some unacounted road noise, from rear of vehicle.
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Transmission - 2001 Buick Century
By jib - September 23 - 11:14 amI traded in a Buick Regal, which I had really no problems with for 100K+ miles to purchase a uses Century with 20K miles. By 26K miles it started slipping and took it in for service. Replaced some sort of pressure valve, which did nothing. Had it back in 3 more times before it finally died on my wife and had to be towed in. Overhauled the transmissionÂ…still not operating right. Took it back in for the 5th time last week and will be returning it for the 6th time next week. I imagine the transmission will eventually just need to be replaced completely as it does not appear as thought they have a clue as to what is causing the problem. On the upside, I did not purchase the extended warranty
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The good the bad and the truth - 2001 Buick Century
By curtis lear - March 3 - 11:11 pmI like the looks and the good gas milage. The car rides good for a mid- size. There are lots of extras that make the car convenient to drive. But there are many blind spots that make it difficult to see to the side or back when trying to shift lanes. The car lacks power but is sufficient for any one who is not in a race. Take heed to those who say transmission troubles appear about 65000 miles. They are telling the truth.Be prepared to spend $1500-$2500 on another transmission. Other than the expense of a transmission you may have a dependable car.
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Transmission bad at 69,000 miles - 2001 Buick Century
By LeValley Buyer - September 15 - 2:00 amTransmission had to be replaced at 69,000 miles. Buick does not stand behind their product. I will never purchase or suggest anyone else purchase a Buick and it used to be the car of my dreams!
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bad transmission - 2001 Buick Century
By mike schmidt - June 6 - 2:00 amTransmission went bad at 43000 miles called dealer and told them and told me "tough luck, I should of bought the extended warranty. Now coasting me 2000 dollars for new transmission. I take very good care of the car. Will never buy GM product again or buy from GEIS motors in peekskill
