2003 Buick Century Brakes Problems

“Turn brights on and radio/clock light goes off. No headlights on during day driving, radio/clock light randomly goes on and back off. Head lights briefly gone off during night driving 3 different times only for maybe 5 seconds, but it only takes a second for a deer or object to appear at night or a car ahead braking suddenly. Speedometer back light does not illuminate for night driving. …”

“When the vehicle was first started and the brakes were applied, there would be a loud grinding noise. After the brakes warmed up, the noise disappeared. The dealer examined the vehicle four times, but could not find the cause of the problem. The consumer reported the problem each time he had gone to the dealer. The first time, the dealer sprayed the brake shoes but this did nothing. There was nothing else that could be done.”

“In january of this year my 2003 Buick Century began with panel lights flashing on and off at various times making the gauges and speedometer impossible to read. Very expensive estimate to fix. Then in february was driving home at night and the ABS light came on. Took to shop and they couldn't get it to do it. After third time had it repaired. Took whole driver side wheel assembly to get sensor $500. In march driver side window began going up and down by itself. Took it to shop and they are unable to find a problem. The car only does it when the panel lights flash on and off. …”

“Dt: consumer was driving the car and came to stop sign applied the brakes, they failed and vehicle went through the stop sign. Took vehicle to dealer, they checked the brakes system and found nothing. On the day that the dealer stated nothing was wrong, this happened again. Took back to dealer, left it with the dealer for 5 days. They drove the car 337 miles and found nothing. The next day while driving the brakes were very spongy. Today, took vehicle back to dealer, and it had proper brakes.”

“Upon applying the brakes there was a loud squeaking sound. Manufacturer was notified, and informed owner that this was the normal characteristic of that vehicle. Consumer was also advised that because of the material the pads are made of, there was nothing they could do. Consumer received a loaner 2003 Century and experienced the same defect with this vehicle. The brakes were previously replaced prior to the consumer purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle experienced vibration while driving. The dealer replaced all four tires.”