2001 Buick Century - Electric Vehicle Guide

The 2001 Buick Century belongs to a Buick Century lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 22 model years, from 1981 to 2002. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Century entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2001 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2002) Century model years also documented.

The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Dex-Cool battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.

There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.

Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,100.

Quick Specs

Common Trouble Codes

• P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
• P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

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