My car is nothing but a problem and very serious problem. I lost control of my car and almost get into accident. The ABS breaks is not stable, so many electrical problems. Power windows is defect.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

I had to replace the head gasket twice. Mechanic indicated the first time that the coolant might be the cause for the gasket deterioration. When replaced the second time, the gasket was (I believe) a metal rather than plastic or rubber and the coolant was green. So far, so good. Both replacements cost $1000+. recently had brakes replaced and was told the intake manifold gasket needs to be replaced at a cost of $1100. The car runs well, but has serious rust on the rail below the doors. Not sure I should spend that much on a 16 yr old car. I've also had to have a motor on the driver's side window repaired. That seems to be a frequent problem with this model, too.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Buick Century. While driving 5 mph, the engine stalled. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and restarted the ignition, but the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,400. Updated 10/07/14 updated 3/24/2015

- Jerome, PA, USA

When to court on 11/12/13. Was told if I did not take the car I would get charged storage. Went to the garage were the car was. At the court house was told car needs rotors. They took the car out of the garage and parked it running. I got in it stepped on the pedal and it went down on the floor with the brake light on. Had to get the car out so I got it to my home. Beside structural damage from rocker panel filled with spray foam no brakes. You take corners and the car bangs from the frame moving. This car is suppose to have 39000 miles on it. The steering wheel is worn out and the struts bang and bounce. This car is now sitting in my yard. I would like a dot person check this car for true mileage. I ran my own garage and did state inspections and I really think some one altered the mileage. My inspection number was 1495 back in April 2000.. updated 11-25-13

- Kingston, NH, USA

As the 3rd owner of a 1999 Buick Century limited I did a thorough search of cars history and found no problems until today 8 9 2013 when I took it in for radiator hose change cooling system flush and oil change which later was told allthey could do was the tranny flush because of the intake manifold gasket leak which im hearing is a huge 3.1 GM engine problem. Uppon calling the former owner she informed me that at 50,000 it was replaced and again at 108,765 miles. It now has 137549 miles and iy has again taken a dump I hear a coolant type conversion can help my $700 problem. Im outraged that a car in this good of care is a big disaster. Recall is needed & I shoulda kept my 92 Century with the 3.3 V6 it had 374,988 miles at trade in & still ran awesome:{ im so unhappy with this car I am ready to fix it and trade it off for a Ford lol.

- Sandpoint, ID, USA

Cpsc# I1280196A. 1999 Buick Century. Consumer got an engine for his car. The consumer stated the very day he purchased the engine and had it installed, the engine light illuminated. The engine was tested and the consumer was informed, the problem was with the egr valve. The consumer purchased the egr valve. However, the engine light remained on. The technician who installed the engine, stated the cylinder heads were damaged.

- Mobile, AL, USA