1997 Buick Century Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Buick Century, 7% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A mixture of water and anti freeze seeped into the oil. When this occurred the fluids mixed with the oil, and went through the intake manifold gasket. This knocked the crankshaft and destroyed the engine. The engine was replaced, but the failure recurred 8 months later.”
NHTSA complaint #10081453, filed 2004-07, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Buick Century. The contact stated that the engine manifold gasket was deteriorating and caused the engine to overheat. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact believed that the failure was caused by the dex cool antifreeze. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the lower manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 02/09/15”
NHTSA complaint #10658881, filed 2014-11, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 25 | 16% |
| 2001 | 27 | 19% |
| 2000 | 21 | 11% |
| 1999 | 55 | 23% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 | 14 | 13% |
| 1993 | 10 | 19% |
| 1992 | 4 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 13% |
| 1990 | 5 | 15% |
| 1989 | 5 | 13% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 6 | 27% |
| 1985 | 3 | 43% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Century
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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