2001 Buick Century Technical Service Bulletins

276 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2001 Buick Century. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
• 10026805Sep 1, 2008Equipment. Buick chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Csc letter was received.
• 10026586Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10023171Oct 31, 2007Brakes. Abs pump running when not needed.
• 10022924Aug 1, 2007Steering. Overview of steering system noises.
• 10021941Jun 27, 2007Brakes. Abs indicator on intermittently.
• 10020766Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. Replace complete second clutch assembly.
• 10019284Feb 23, 2006Brakes. Abs light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes.
• 10017271Nov 1, 2005Brakes. Abs light coming on and codes c1225, c1226, c1232, c1233, c1276 and/or c1277 are found in the ebcm.
• 10017172Oct 27, 2005Engine cooling. Engine whine or buzz noise sounds like a generator type noise on 3.1l or 3.8l engines.
• 10018133Sep 1, 2005Suspension. Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
• 10018126Sep 1, 2005Engine cooling. Oil life system reset procedures - cars. Gm tech link.
• 10017568Sep 1, 2005Vehicle speed control. Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10012633Aug 1, 2005Brakes. Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction.
• 10017515Jun 1, 2005Steering. Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added.
• 10014875May 11, 2005Brakes. Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor.
• 10014346Aug 1, 2004Engine cooling. Oil life system reset procedures - cars.
• 10011207Aug 1, 2004Engine cooling. Low engine coolant level indicator always on.
• 10012115Jul 1, 2004Engine cooling. Availability of exhaust muffler for service.
• 10012634Apr 1, 2004Engine cooling. Powertrain control module will not properly communicate on board diagnostic freeze frame information to nontech2 service or test equipment.
• 10016464Jul 1, 2003Electrical system. Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. Gm tech link.

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