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Electronic stability controlPart report

2001 Buick Century Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 145 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2001 Buick Century, 1% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.

“Had transmission replaced at authorized gmc dealership may 2006 .this came with a warranty. Several times over several summers since then have taken vehicle into dealership with concerns that happened after vehicle would be driven in high humidity high temperature days after traveling a minimum of 60 miles mostly on state highways that are quite rough and curvy, I.e. It would take about 90 minutes or more togo this distance. …”

NHTSA complaint #10649824, filed 2014-10, 100,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200322%
200111%
200011%
199921%

Other parts of the 2001 Buick Century

Engine cooling
27 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Buick Century

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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