2000 Buick Century developed problems with the 4T65 automatic transmission.** answer required***. the consumer stated the transmission shifted very hard and made unusual sounds.

- Unknown, DC, USA

Automatic transmission starts to whine and shifts irradically after warmup.have done some research and found that this is a common problem with this model's transmission.many complaints on websites.conyacted GM and they said it was to be expected with a vehicke with that many miles, true, but what are the odds of it happening in so many of the same type of car at about the same mileage.something needs to be done to reign GM in with their sorry attitude.

- Statesville, NC, USA

While drivingm, the transmission slipped as if it did not know what gear it should be in. Took vehicle to the dealer, but problem was not resolved. There was also a jerking motion displayed when shifting the gears up and or down. The P/C solenoid was replaced.

- Manns Choice, PA, USA

Transmission jerks into gear when on the highway - seems to be especially prominent after using the overdrive; will stop if car is stopped, engine shut off for awhile, and then restarted.

- West Branch, MI, USA

When making a left hand turn transmission failed without warning. Now when the gear selector was put into any gear the vehicle would not move. When the battery was disconnected then reconnected miles started moving on the vehicle although the vehicle was not in motion.

- Henryetta, OK, USA

Two hundred miles away from home I started having tansmission problems on my 2000 Buick Century, limited edition, with 33,000 miles on it. Brought the car brand new and maintained it religiously. Shifting was extremely harsh. Did ok going 55 - 65 miles an hour on the freeway. Non freeway driving it went back to harsh shifting, whining engine, slow acceleration. Took it in to the dealer next am. Was told my car was out of warranty, and that pressure control solenoid valve needed to be replaced to the tune of $750. After talking with the assistant service manager, they agreed to a 50-50 split. However, I feel GM is solely responsible. They were aware of this two years ago. Fortunately, I wasn't stranded in the desert in 100 degrees temperature with my young grand children. It is my understanding that GM had issued a bulletin regarding this defective part. The pcs solenoids were made of a softer metal than the hole they ride in after a while they wear and start hanging up. The GM bulletin states, "slips, harsh shift or grage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, dtc P1811 or PO748 set (replace pressure control solenoid valve assembly) #00-07-30-002B-(02/19/2002)."

- Tucson, AZ, USA

My 2000 Century special has 38,497 miles on it. We had to spend $1718.42 to have the transmission rebuilt.

- Casselberry, FL, USA

Vehicle had a delay in acceleration when taking off from a stop. Dealer replaced the pressure control solenoid that is located in the transmission.

- Whitman, MA, USA

My Buick has 90,000 miles on it. I had a problem with the car. The car was jumping into gear. The jumping started very very small in August 2002. Today the jumping is very noticeable. After only driving it, they told me there was some internal transmission problems. Then they hooked my car up to a diagnostic computer and told me the pressure in transmission was low. They told me they were not sure I would be able to drive safely to my next destination. I asked the representatives was the problem under warranty" the representatives said "no." The powertrain had just gone out at 80 thousand miles. Only 10 thousand miles ago. The representatives at sale auto mall encouraged me to go ahead and trade the car. They were sorry but the warranty had expired and they could not replace anything. I asked the representatives how much would it cost me to replace the transmission" they quoted me a price of about $3000. Which would be for a rebuilt one GM would guarantee for 3 years or 50,000 miles. I drove away without letting them fix the car. My complaints are: 1.since I kept good service on my car, the car's transmission should have lasted longer than it has---trouble free. Powertrain warranties usually last 5 years/ 100,000 miles not 8 years/80,000 miles. 2. when I purchased my Buick, I was told by all Buick commercials on tv all fluids, like the brake fluid, transmission fluid(dex-traniii), and antifreeze(dex-cool) are guaranteed for at least 100,000 miles. I get the oil changed regularly at every 3,000 miles. If overheated transmission fluid possibly helped cause this jumping transmission problem, why did General Motors market such fluids, as I mentioned, were guaranteed for 100,000 miles? 3. transmissions should not be failing at 90,000 on a car that has been taken care of, that is only 3 years old.

- Mount Olive, NC, USA

Transmission went out while consumer was driving, vehicle would no longer move., consumer had to slow down and pull over. Consumer stated the vehicle was still runnning and just stopped in the middle of the street on an incline, therefore consumer could not roll back down the hill.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

When putting vehicle into park or shifting out of park vehicle makes a clicking noise as if doors are locking. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said it was not a problem.

- Chico, CA, USA