2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,448 miles

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1999 Buick Century windows / windshield problems

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1999 Buick Century Owner Comments

problem #15

Jun 012007

Century

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In June of 2007 the right rear motor for electric windows stopped working. Then in September of 2007 the left rear motor for electric windows stopped working. These were both replaced in early 2008. Shortly after replacement of these motors the front drivers window motor stopped working.

- Summerset, SD, USA

problem #14

Jul 032008

Century

  • 50,000 miles
Windows just stop working properly the will roll down but not back up. Continuous problem I.e. each window failed over life of car.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #13

Aug 292007

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,532 miles
The right front window's is inop.. replaced broken regulator cables. I would have just excepted this normal on day of repair, Aug 29 2007, but the left rear side window became inop. On Jan 3 2008 and on Jan 21 2008 the right rear side window became inop.(both with the same symptoms.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #12

May 182007

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

All the power windows will not work. I had the driver's window repaired at a cost of $325. It worked for about one year, and now sometimes it will roll down. Most certainly there was a problem with these windows. The other windows were occasionally used, so I know that they were not worn out. I am not going to pay to get them fixed because I don't use them. Why has this not been recalled?

- Coleman, TX, USA

problem #11

Dec 272006

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
Window regulator failure. This is my second complaint about this issue. The last of four windows regulators has failed in a year''s time. A plastic or nylon clip that holds the two cable ends becomes brittle and gives way. The window then is unsupported and falls to the bottom of the track. First the drive window failed. This in my opinion is a safety and security hazard and the driver is then exposed to the elements, cold, rain, etc. The same goes for passengers. The passenger window failed within months after, followed by the rear left window and now the rear right window. This window regulator is common across all GM models in this chassis type.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

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problem #10

Nov 182006

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,000 miles
Rear power window failed while in heavy traffic. Window control was pushed by accident and when pushed again to bring window back up, a loud "popping" noise was heard and window refused to stay up. Service dept. At dealer determined a new regulator was needed. This is the third time power windows have been replaced on this vehicle, as both rear windows failed while car was still under warranty. Vehicle very rarely has any backseat passengers, so these windows get very little to no routine use.

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #9

Nov 262006

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Window regulators, in this last twelve months, the driver, passenger and today rear passenger window regulators have failed. A nylon clip holds the two ends of the cabling. The part breaks, then window drop to the down position. The entire window regulator assembly must be replaced. In my opinion, this is a safety & security related issues as the driver is then exposed to the elements or distracted by the passengers who are exposed. The elements being cold, rains, sleet, wind, etc. The vehicle can not be secured with the window down. The part that fails needs to be strengthened and of made of metal.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #8

Oct 182006

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,000 miles
: the contact stated the front passenger and rear driver side windows fell down and would not stay up. The dealership determined the regulators needed to be replaced.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

problem #7

Jun 062005

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
1999 Buick Century. Have had to replace power windows 6 different times on 2 windows. Left front power window motor twice. Have had to replace right rear power window motor twice plus the regulator. The right rear power window has gone again and this will be the third time. I have tire plus do the left front window and the dealer working on the right rear. The dealer states there is only a 12,000 or one year warranty so I have to keep paying for these repairs every one to two years. One mechanic said the part was rusting. That indicates water but why can't they fix the problem with the water causing them to rust rather than me paying $300 each time when the motor finally rusts out?

- Plantation, FL, USA

problem #6

Jun 152004

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,190 miles
Bought this car new. Have had intermittent problems with electric windows not operating. In June, drivers window fell down and would not close. Mechanic replaced entire window mechanism. Three weeks later left rear window begin to fall while driving. Drove to dealership where mechanic taped window up and he said this had been a problem but thought it was with all makes/models not just Buick. The original repair on front window was $440. To repair rear window would be the same. My husband has disconnected switch and temporary fixed window up. Now the remaining two windows seldom operate.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #5

Oct 032003

Century

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1999 Buick Century, bought new, currently has 22,000 miles. First failure occurred at approximately 19,000 miles. Passenger side window stopped functioning due to worn out plastic grasp. Dealer explained that is a common problem but has never been recalled. 400 dollars to fix!! now the other 3 windows have the same problem. Dealer wants 1200 dollars to put in the same plastic graps!!!! help.

- Hialeah, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 012003

Century

  • 180,000 miles
Consumer states 3 of the 4 window mechanisms broke within a month of each other. The windows were stuck in the down position. Consumer paid $700 in repairs.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #3

Mar 302000

Century

  • 2,000 miles
The rear power windows motor failed which caused the window to be inoperative.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #2

Nov 162002

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power windows fail and will "go down" while driving with no warning. Unable to close the windows as they are "off the track". this the 4th window this has happened to. The 3rd happened 4 days prior to the 4th. The 1st and 2nd happened several months before. Repairs are over $425 per windw. I had been informed they are not covered under the extended warranty I had purchased. At this time all 4 window have failed. Two have been repaired at my cost. The other two I am not able to repair at this time due to the expense.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #1

Aug 012002

Century

  • miles
Driver and rear driver side power windows ceased to operate. Please refer to attached copy of the letter sent 10/11/2002 which sets out information about two previous power window failures on the above identified vehicle. Both of them had to be replaced at #391.87. And surely a third power window failed it is obviously a product failure and matters need to be resolved.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

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