2002 Buick Century Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Buick Century, 5% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“On 12/12/03 after pulling into the local snappy carwash, our 2002 Buick Century would not crank the engine. The ignition would wind up but not engage the engine. We called our dealership, but because it was 44,000 miles on the car, and the 36,000 mile warranty is now up, there was nothing they were prepared to do to help us. We called other dealerships and they responded the same. We had to leave it and rent a car because of travel that could not be postponed. Upon our return monday night, my husband decided to check if the car would start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10050727, filed 2003-12“The contact owns a 2002 Buick Century. The contact stated a piece of fuel injection detached and blew off the valve. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The repair cost $1,200. The technician stated that he had never seen anything like this and it should not have happened to her vehicle. The contact has not notified an authorized dealer or the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 59,263. Updated 02/01/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10191953, filed 2007-05, 59,263 miles“While letting off the gas in order to break, the accelerator pedal went to the floor on its own for about 3 seconds. Pushing on the break stopped the accelerator.”
NHTSA complaint #11461418, filed 2022-04“Began hearing popping noise across front, from wheel areas. Took into dealer where I purchased the vehicle several times. They drove it and heard the noise but couldn't find what it was. Kept getting worse and on 8/31/04, they contacted another dealership where they had a vehicle with the same problem. They supposed fixed it, but now it's doing it again. Doesn't matter if the roads are wet or dry. Now, another problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10124035, filed 2005-06Related 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 2002 Buick Century
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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