2001 Buick Century power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Buick Century — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We purchased this car (as is) for our grandson. On our way home from the dealer, as soon as the transmission warmed up (4-5 miles), the shifting was hard and jerking with a whine coming from the transmission. Took the car to a garage which found the computer code of p1811 and were told a complete…”
filed May 18, 2015
“Had transmission replaced at authorized gmc dealership may 2006 .this came with a warranty. Several times over several summers since then have taken vehicle into dealership with concerns that happened after vehicle would be driven in high humidity high temperature days after traveling a minimum of…”
filed Oct 24, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 Century | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 Century | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 Century | 48 | 25% |
| 1999 Century | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 Century | 26 | 12% |
| 1997 Century | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 Century | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 Century | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 Century | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 Century | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 Century | 6 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Buick Century
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.