2001 Buick Century recalls and problems
The 2001 Buick Century has 3 safety recalls and 145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Buick Century vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Buick Century recalls
Recall 01V-109: Seat Belts
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with sunvisor located air bag labels, fail to conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have a message area less than 30 cm which does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
Fix: Gm will mail a new bilingual air bag label with installation instructions. However, the customer may bring the label to their dealer for installation free of charge. Owner notification began may 4, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.
Recall 00V-371: Air Bags
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
Risk: If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Recall 00V-228: Seat Belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
2001 Buick Century problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | |
| Power Train | 21 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | |
| Electrical System | 17 | |
| Visibility | 16 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Tires | 9 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Suspension | 4 |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 13
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 8
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 8
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 6
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 5
- Air Bags › Frontal — 4
- Electrical System › Horn — 4
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,800 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Buick Century complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Buick Century years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Buick Century have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Buick Century: 01V-109 (seat belts), 00V-371 (air bags), 00V-228 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Buick Century?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (29 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (24). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,800 miles.
Are Buick recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.