2001 Buick Century Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 10%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,126miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Buick Century, 10% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,126 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The drivers window will go down when you put key in ignition right before you start vehicle. After it goes down you must wait 10 seconds or so and you can put window up. This is the exact same issue my 2007 chevy trailblazer is being recalled for. But the Buick Century is not on the recall list.”
NHTSA complaint #10481382, filed 2012-10, 103,595 miles“Consumer turned on high beam in 2001 Buick Century and all lighting failed inside vehicle and outside. ***no answer required*** the consumer was told there was a switch that was shortening out the headlights. The consumer stated the first time she had a switch replaced, it was due to a problem with the windshield wipers.”
NHTSA complaint #10149747, filed 2006-01, 6,000 miles“Dt: consumer owns a 2001 Buick Century custom. Consumer complained about several problems. One of the problems concerned the ABS light coming on. This has been going on for a couple of years. The ABS light will come on and then go back off. Had taken vehicle to dealer to see what problem was on august 1, 2005 when the light stayed on. Also, service vehicle light/trac light came on in conjunction with the ABS light. Another problem concerned the low tire light coming on . This happened when the wheel was removed from vehicle. Another problem concerned the power window. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132592, filed 2005-08, 36,000 miles“Dt: consumer owned a 2001 Buick Century custom. Consumer complained about several problems. One of the problems concerned the ABS light coming on. This has been going on for a couple years. The ABS light will come on and then go back off. Had not taken vehicle to dealer to see what problem was. The last time the ABS light came on was on august 1, 2005, this time the light stayed on. Also, engine service light came on in conjunction with the ABS light. In addition, track light came on. Another problem with this vehicle was that when tires were serviced the low tire light came on . …”
NHTSA complaint #10132117, filed 2005-09, 101,401 miles“Subject of complaint is the power windows on our 2001 Buick Century. I'm a mechanic and do my best to keep this car in top shape. But GM used some very crappy materials when building the power window regulators. The system works fine until a small plastic part that holds the operating cables together breaks. This piece probably cost the general about $.05 to make and is not available through GM dealers. Instead you have to buy a complete power window regulator assy. With motor for between $ 325.00- $400.00 depending on which dealer you talk to. I'm now replacing the third regulator assy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154914, filed 2006-04Related service bulletins
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- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 21 | 14% |
| 2001 | 15 | 10% |
| 2000 | 23 | 12% |
| 1999 | 30 | 13% |
| 1998 | 25 | 11% |
| 1997 | 16 | 15% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2001 Buick Century
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
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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