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2005 Buick Century Engine problems

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Buick Century's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 11% of all its complaints, most recently on June 20, 2014. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick century. The contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle decreased in acceleration. The vehicle veered to the right and was driven onto the emergency lane and placed in neutral gear. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred six times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer stated that failure occurred because the vehicle needed a psi fuel regulator, ses lamp light and egr valve . The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The current and failure mileage were 140,193. Updated 8/19/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in. Updated 08/27/2014 *js

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · EngineNHTSA 10604816
Engine & coolingElectrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureLights

Dt*: the contact stated the window switch that operated the front passenger side was inoperable. The window switch was located on the front driver side. When opening the window, the glass would not come down smoothly and dropped forcefully. Also, the rear right door panel was loose, and slid when the door was shut. Third, the light in the glove compartment did not illuminate. Fourth, when the vehicle was in the park position, the driver side door would not unlock automatically. Finally, the contact noticed...

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a ticking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer on several occasions where the problems were acknowledged, however no repairs were made. Updated 10/17/2006 - *nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Visibility · Structure · Latches / locks / linkages · Interior lightingNHTSA 10167659

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