2000 Buick Century Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Buick Century, 7% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,950 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.
“I keep getting my air bag warning light coming on, the ABS, and the check engine soon light, they wont go off. The fuel line that goes into the gas tank /neck leaks when gas gets pumped into it. The odometer mileage display p.r.n.d.l. Wont work and neither will the temperature gauge indicator for the climate control gauge.”
NHTSA complaint #10860618, filed 2016-04, 178,000 miles“Turn signal switch failed and had to be replaced after 59000 miles and 3 1/2 years of car life. I have never replaced this item on any car I have owned. Part costed $400.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10058209, filed 2004-02, 58,900 miles“Our daughter was nearly killed by a driver with their lights off. Many drivers of late model cars are not aware that their lights are off because their dash is lit and their driving lights are on. There are no alerts telling people their lights are off!!!!! Our seat belts make noise, if a car door is open it alerts us. I have observed that approximately 10-20% of cars on a street or freeway are driving with their lights off. This is a major problem and needs to be solved. This is the second time I have complained with no result. …”
NHTSA complaint #11266048, filed 2019-10“The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. On several occasions, while driving, the headlights failed to illuminate without warning. Additionally, when the high beam switch was activated, the check engine, ABS, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11206049, filed 2019-05, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Buick Century. While driving 50 MPH, the interior and exterior lights flashed on and off. The contact stated that the multi-function switch, which controls the lights for the vehicle, failed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10243460, filed 2008-09, 47,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- 10135219Apr 22, 2014This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 42% |
| 2004 | 11 | 28% |
| 2003 | 48 | 38% |
| 2002 | 24 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 7% |
| 1999 | 24 | 10% |
| 1998 | 21 | 10% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Buick Century
48 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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