NHTSA — Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems

4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,632 miles

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2003 Buick Century electrical problems

electrical problem

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2003 Buick Century Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 262004

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,264 miles

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Loud humming noise from interior of vehicle. One non GM car dealership says it is a defective alternator. GM dealer says they cannot hear anything and everything is fine. Going on trip next week and afraid of not only alternator failing, but taking battery out wth it.

- Union City, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 212003

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,000 miles
The alternator produced a loud humming sound. The dealer replaced the alternator three times, however the problem continued.

- Newark, OH, USA

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