2003 Buick Century Body and structure Problems

“Ongoing leaks at bottom of both rear doors for some years despite at least 3 attempts by dealer to fix. I finally resolved on my own with plastic sheeting which is unsightly. Also discovered leak in truck in past year. Another issue is poor quality of the 2 control knobs on dash board for A/C, etc. They have either broken or have been difficult to turn.”

“I had driven my 2003 Buick Century at least halfway into a parking space in a parking lot when it suddenly lurched forward like a bat out of hell, leaping up over a curb on an upward slope, swiping a cement lightpost on the left, crashing into another car across its left front, bumping down over a curb, then crashing up and over two more curbs. With divine help I was able to avoid other cars and steer it to a stop, then drive gingerly into the original parking space. Since I was originally in the process of slowing to a stop, my right foot was on the brake at all times. …”

“My 2003 Buick Century's windshield lower seal failed around the cabin-filter area and allowed water to run down the firewall and into my car under my carpeting and pool on the floor. This corroded the wires leading to my power driver's seat. These wires also lead to a device that controls the airbags (a sensor?). Gm took my seats, console and carpeting out to fix the wiring. Had the airbag needed to deploy, I doubt it would have given the condition of the wiring, and/or it certainly would most likely corrode that sensor sooner or later, rendering it and therefore the airbag, useless. …”

“The cross member holding the engine came loose and dropped the engine to about 6 inches from the ground. Only 1 bolt was found. This was discovered while backing out of the driveway. It will require a floor jack to lift the engine so the bolt can be replaced and then towed to a shop for inspection of further possible damage.”

“The way the dashboard is designed it gives off a reflection of itself onto the windshield. The reflection is more apparent in the sunlight. This results in poor visibility. Manufacturer suggested that consumer cover the dashboard. But, according to owner's manual, sensors on the dashboard should not be covered. The correct model year is 2004, not in artemis.”