2001 Buick Century Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,897miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Buick Century, 2% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,897 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Century. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline odor emitting from the engine. In addition, the vehicle was burning excessive amounts of gasoline fuel. The contact replaced the fuel pressure regulator to repair the failure. The failure and current mileage was 160,897. Updated 4/11/2011 updated 04/25/11”
NHTSA complaint #10386901, filed 2011-03, 160,897 miles“Vehicle made loud noises, vibrated when at a complete stop. This was a result of piston malfunctioning that caused motor to go bad, and engine to not run properly. Fuel tank missing insulators. Brakes squeak and are pulsating.”
NHTSA complaint #8010650, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 15% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 14% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Buick Century
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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