Buick Century towing capacity by year
The Buick Century has tow data across 14 model years, from 1991 through 2004. The most recent 2004 Buick Century carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1998 model year at 2,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Buick Century page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Buick Century max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Buick Century, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Buick Century years (2000–2004)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Buick Century | 1 | 1,000 |
| 2003 Buick Century | 1 | 1,000 |
| 2002 Buick Century | 1 | 1,000 |
| 2001 Buick Century | 1 | 1,000 |
| 2000 Buick Century | 1 | 1,000 |
Older Buick Century years (1991–1999)
Earlier model years for the Buick Century, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Buick Century | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1998 Buick Century | 2 | 2,000 |
| 1997 Buick Century | 2 | 2,000 |
| 1996 Buick Century | 2 | 1,000 |
| 1995 Buick Century | 3 | 2,000 |
| 1994 Buick Century | 3 | 2,000 |
| 1993 Buick Century | 6 | 2,000 |
| 1992 Buick Century | 6 | 2,000 |
| 1991 Buick Century | 2 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.