BUICK Century Shock absorber replacement Cost
1996–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$334–$3.5k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.2–3.5h
At a typical garage
Shock absorbers control body movement over bumps; worn shocks cause excessive bouncing, nose-diving under braking and reduced tyre contact with the road. They are typically replaced in pairs per axle. BUICK Century shock absorber replacement costs $334–$3487 per axle.
Typical parts included
- Shock absorber (damper) – front
- Shock absorber (damper) – rear
What affects the price
- Conventional shock vs coilover or integrated strut assembly
- OEM vs performance brand (Bilstein, Monroe, KYB)
- Whether springs need replacing at the same time
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Shock absorber replacement on a BUICK Century typically takes 1.2–3.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a BUICK Century, this is typically needed every 50,000–80,000 miles, or when noticeable bouncing or handling degradation occurs.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the BUICK Century
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$421–$771
- ABS sensor replacement$173–$318
- ABS system bleeding$139–$254
- AC compressor clutch replacement$347–$635
- AC compressor replacement$371–$681
Shock absorber replacement cost on similar cars
- SKODA Superb$212–$388
- OPEL Omega Caravan$212–$388
- PEUGEOT 605$212–$388
- VOLVO V90$212–$388
- MAZDA 6 / Atenza Sedan$212–$388
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