1992 BUICK ROADMASTER
4 recalls, 105 complaints - 5 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
97V217000 Nov 24, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
92V094000 Jul 1, 1992
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
91V186000 Oct 29, 1991
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Consequence
IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
105 total complaints
20 crashes 1 fires 27 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 16 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 31, 2011
Incident date: Jan 25, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 97V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK), THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE MODULE THAT WAS REFERENCED IN THE RECAL... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 11, 2010
Incident date: May 4, 2010
EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE. RECENTLY HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND THE RUST ON THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK IN PLACE WAS SO BAD ONE OF THEM FELL OFF SEVERAL DAYS LATER. WHILE BEING REPAIRED THE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED ME THE CHASSIS WAS ABOUT TO RUST THROUGH AND TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 21, 2010
Incident date: Jul 16, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 15, 2009
Incident date: Sep 15, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT THE PROPER DISTANCE WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END A VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAUSED THE CRASH SINCE IT W... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 16, 2007
Incident date: Aug 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 97V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK). THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWER TRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 10, 2007
Incident date: Jan 7, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE OWNS A 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER, AND THAT ON JANUARY 7 2007 SHE HAD TO PUSH THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE SERVICE LIGHT ON CAME ON AT THAT TIME. SHE WAS LEAVING A GAS STATION AT THE TIME AND DRIVING 5-10 MPH. THE CONTACT T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 28, 2006
Incident date: Sep 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED ON 3 OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THE PROBLEM COULD BE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ONCE MORE AFTER THE CRUISE... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 19, 2005
Incident date: Jul 6, 2005
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. . HIS LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND RECALL, 97V217000. WHEN HE CONTACTED BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, GENERAL MOTORS, AND ALSO A LOCAL DEALER, THEY ARE ALL STATED THAT THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THAT NUMBER WAS AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Jul 19, 2005
Incident date: Jul 6, 2005
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. . HIS LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND RECALL, 97V217000. WHEN HE CONTACTED BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, GENERAL MOTORS, AND ALSO A LOCAL DEALER, THEY ARE ALL STATED THAT THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THAT NUMBER WAS AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Jun 7, 2004
Incident date: Jan 11, 2003
NAR 03/13/2003 THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON OHIO THE TURNPIKE WHEN HE STARTED SMELLING SMOKE, HE THEN LOOKED TO SEE THAT THE ENTIRE TRUNK AND BACK SEAT AREA WAS SUSTAINED WITH HEAVY FIRE DAMAGE IN WHICH HE BELIEVED WAS CAUSED BY THE SPEAKERS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR. *CB *JB
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Apr 29, 2004
Incident date: Apr 2, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT TRUNK HAS A VERY SHARP EDGE THAT'S HIDDEN. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER CUT HIS HAND. *AK
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Aug 12, 2003
Incident date: Dec 28, 2002
THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUED FOR 8 MONTHS. *AK THE RIGHT REAR SEAT RETRACTOR AND THE LOCK HAD BROKEN. *SCC *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jan 7, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM THE SIDE OF THE BRAKES. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 10, 2002
Incident date: Jan 10, 2002
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 17, 2001
FOLD DOWN SEAT BEHIND DRIVER AND PASSENGER HINGE CUT THROUGH SHOULDER BELTS ON BOTH SIDES OF FOLD DOWN SEAT. THESE BELTS ARE AT LEAST HALF CUT THRU OR SEVEREL DAMAGED IN JUST THE LAST 2 YEARS. THE CUT APPEARS WITHIN 8" OF FLOOR OF VEHICLE. THEY HAD BEEN INSPECTED JUST TWO YEARS AGO. THIS IS SAFETY ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Sep 5, 2001
Incident date: May 8, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BANG AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID HITTING ANY OTHER VEHICLE OR RUNNING OFF THE ROAD. HAD VEHICLE BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY RATE OF SPEED INSTEAD OF 35 MPH, DRIVER AND WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Dec 21, 1994
WHEN VEHICLE WAS EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MAKING A TURN, COULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 4 OR MORE TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC INDICATED NON-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE. MECHANIC DRAINED DIFFERENTIAL, AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Dec 21, 1994
WHEN VEHICLE WAS EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MAKING A TURN, COULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 4 OR MORE TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC INDICATED NON-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE. MECHANIC DRAINED DIFFERENTIAL, AND... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Apr 12, 2001
Incident date: Mar 27, 2001
BOLTS ON THE UPPER CONTROL ARM THAT AFFIX THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY WERE EXPOSED TO CONDENSATION CONTAINING BATTERY ACID THAT DRIPPED DOWN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE BAY SIDE OF THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL, FROM THE POSITIVE BATTERY POST THAT IS DIRECTLY ABOVE IT, AND CORRODED THROUGH THE BOLTS, WHICH SUBSEQUE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Feb 27, 1999
ON TWO OCCASIONS THE TREAD OF LEFT BRIDGESTONE TIRE CAME OFF DAMAGING WHEEL WELL PANEL (BRIDGESTONE P235/70R15 15 INCH TIRE).
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Jul 30, 2000
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. 1, RIGHT FRONT AND 1 LEFT REAR WITHIN 30 DAYS. SPRING WENT OUT THE SIDE OF HOUSING MAKING THE BELT NONRETRACTABLE. I STILL HAVE THE 2ND ONE IF ANYONE WANTS TO INSPECT IT. BOTH BELTS FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 17, 2000
NO SUMMARY
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 16, 2000
Incident date: May 23, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH TREAD SEPERATION OCCURRED ON NEW MICHELIN TIRES PUT ON 7 DAYS BEFORE, CAUSING A 3 VEHICLE NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT. NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING COLLISION. ALL KINDS OF VEHICLE'S SYSTEMS STOPPED TO WORK. *AK
Crash
4 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 16, 2000
Incident date: May 23, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH TREAD SEPERATION OCCURRED ON NEW MICHELIN TIRES PUT ON 7 DAYS BEFORE, CAUSING A 3 VEHICLE NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT. NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DURING COLLISION. ALL KINDS OF VEHICLE'S SYSTEMS STOPPED TO WORK. *AK
Crash
4 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 14, 2000
BRAKE FAILURE: WHEN PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS RESULTED IN A NEAR ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK IN ORDER TO STOP IT. ALSO, MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE 97058 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 28, 2000
RECEIVED NOTICE #97V217000, AND CONTACTED DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS OF ABS MODULATOR. ABS BRAKES WERE GOING OUT WHENEVER APPLIED. DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS FOR REPAIRS. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 25, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 29, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2000
Incident date: Mar 10, 1999
COMPLETE, TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE ONLY WAT TO STOP WAS A LIGHT POLE. AFTERWARDS THE VARKES WORKED AGAIN. CONTACTED BUICK THE ANSWER THERE IS NO WARRANTY LEFT ON THER BRAKE SHOES! BUICK DEALER MUST LOOK AT IT. BUICK DEALER NOTHING WRONG, CAR SENT BACK. I TOOK IT FOR STATE INSPECTION, TOTAL BRAKE FAI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 24, 2000
Incident date: Mar 10, 1999
COMPLETE, TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE ONLY WAT TO STOP WAS A LIGHT POLE. AFTERWARDS THE VARKES WORKED AGAIN. CONTACTED BUICK THE ANSWER THERE IS NO WARRANTY LEFT ON THER BRAKE SHOES! BUICK DEALER MUST LOOK AT IT. BUICK DEALER NOTHING WRONG, CAR SENT BACK. I TOOK IT FOR STATE INSPECTION, TOTAL BRAKE FAI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 10, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT INTO THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, CAUSING THE BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. THE BELTS ARE TOO LOOSE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 22, 2000
ABS BRAKES DON'T WORK PROPERLY WITH ONLY 39000 MILES ON THE CAR.BUICK WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. CONSUMER FEELS IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 23, 1999
AT ANYTIME THE SUN REFLECTS ON DASHBOARD, CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 30, 1999
A REFLECTION IS DEVELOPING FROM THE DASHBOARD ON WINDSHIELD POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ANGLE OF WINDSHIELD OR COLOR ON DASHBOARD. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Aug 16, 1999
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS TIE ROD END SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE ROD TO SEPARATE AND VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 30, 1999
FRONT POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING THE MANUAL CONTROL DOOR LOCK / DOOR KEY TO FAIL. DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITHOUT BEING DISMANTLED. HOWEVER IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURED THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE / INJURIES. *YC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 26, 1999
Incident date: Oct 25, 1998
PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE POWER LOCK FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT UNLOCK NOT, EVEN WITH KEY . *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Mar 19, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1993
WHEN CLIMBING A HILL CAR SHUTTERS AND CHANGES GEARS. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED CATALYTIC COVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TSB #92-74L60-8. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 22, 1999
Incident date: Dec 24, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jan 22, 1999
Incident date: Dec 24, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 22, 1999
Incident date: Dec 24, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1992
GAS TANK SHIELD FELL OFF DUE TO FASTNER FAILURE.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1992
POWER ANTENNA FAILED.
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 BUICK ROADMASTER
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
739014
Jun 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK ERRATICALLY WHEN USING REMOTE TRANSMITTER (INSTALL NEW REMOTE DOOR/REAR COMPARTMENT RECEIVER). *TW
438206A
Jun 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNKNOWN
438206
Dec 1, 1994
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK ROADMASTER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA96007
Opened: May 31, 1996 , Closed: Dec 24, 1996
REAR WHEEL SEPARATION
GM NOTIFIED ODI THAT THEY ARE CONDUCTING A RECALL TO RETORQUE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS ON VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER OF 1995.IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT MOST VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO BE RETORQUED TO 135 N.M(100 LB. FT.).CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD ALL FOUR OF THEIR TIRES AND WHEE... Read more
PE92079
Opened: Sep 9, 1992 , Closed: Jan 19, 1993
R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTH
There is no summary currently available
PE91109
Opened: Aug 1, 1991 , Closed: Nov 29, 1991
DASH REFLCTS IN WINDSHIELD
There is no summary currently available
BUICK ROADMASTER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK ROADMASTER across all model years (1991, 1996).
20
Total Recalls
453
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
62
Reported Crashes
12
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths