2000 Buick Century Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,280miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Buick Century, 4% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,280 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.
“2000 Century limited.....20,340 mile bought new. Noise from the engine (lifters) is getting louder and the front end is pounding. I see that the tie rods are bad, the rack is sloppy the brakes and rotors have failed due to chinese materials. The car is garaged, maintained and taken care of. The hydraulic brakes line have failed and had to be replaced. Presently owning 12 GM cars right now,this car is falling apart. It has the v-6 engine that has gotten 35 mpg on a trip (if it makes it).”
NHTSA complaint #10258178, filed 2009-02, 15,000 miles“The vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance, and it was determined that the front left lower control arm separated, which could break off the front of the vehicle. Repair was performed by the shop. The rear mount of the lower control arm was traditional horizontal mounting. This caused the rubber to separate from the lower control arm. Buick denied there was a problem even though the design had been changed..”
NHTSA complaint #10117785, filed 2005-05, 53,560 miles“Consumer states has had numerous brake problems since vehicle was purchased. At 11500 mi had to have rotors turned and brake pads replaced. At 12500mi replaced front rotors, brake pads and galipers. At 24000mi replaced rear brake cylinders, cut down/turned rear drums, replaced front rotors and replaced 2 lower control arm bushings. Passenger side window was rattling.”
NHTSA complaint #8014815, filed 2002-07“When driving vehicle drifts to the right. Dealer has seen vehicle seven times, and tried to correct. But, problem still exists. Consumer states there is a noise coming from rear of vehicle when in reverse and braking, AC is not blowing cold, consmer states front end is low to the bottom makes a nosie whenwhen in reverse, the button on the steering wheel and the radio does not sto on station, consumer states it takes to long for vehicle to start at times.”
NHTSA complaint #893791, filed 2001-08“While driving car started to wiggle across road at 55mph. Consumer had to slow down to keep control of vehicle, took to dealer, and they couldn't duplicate problem.”
NHTSA complaint #877298, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Buick Century
48 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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