1994 BUICK ROADMASTER
5 recalls, 132 complaints - 15 TSBs
96V019000 Jan 30, 1996
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
Consequence
IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE KNUCKLE, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.
95V082000 Apr 24, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
94V210000 Oct 25, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT STRAP FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE FASTENERS CAN COMPLETELY DETACH, EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO SAG AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO STRIKE THE ROADWAY.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND FIRE IF THE LEAKING FUEL IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.
94V076000 Apr 16, 1994
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
PAINT ON THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN ACT AS A SHIM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR/DRUM. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE WHEEL IMBEDS INTO THE PAINT, LOOSENING THE LUG NUT AND CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD.
Consequence
ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLES CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. ALSO, THE WHEEL STUDS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
94V049000 Mar 21, 1994
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Complaint Statistics
132 total complaints
18 crashes 8 fires 12 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 11 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2, 2019
Incident date: May 30, 2019
WENT AND FILLED THE FUEL TANK WITH FUEL , I WENT ABOUT 100 YARDS TO ANOTHER STORE , STAYED IN THE STORE ABOUT 30 MINUTES , WHEN I CAME OUT I NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND ON THE LEFT SIDE AROUND THE FUEL TANK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 24, 2008
Incident date: Dec 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BUICK ROADMASTER. HE NOTICED A SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE NEAR THE FUEL TANK. HE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND DIDN'T RECEIVE A RESPONSE. HE ALSO NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL# 94V210000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Aug 17, 2004
Incident date: Aug 16, 2004
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 7 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL DUE TO THE BALL JOINT DISLODGING. *AK THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED DUE TO THE NUT BACKING OFF. THE BALL JOINT FELL OUT OF THE KNUCKLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE AND DRAG ON THE GROUND. (RECALL ID NUMBER : 96V019000) *TC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 29, 2004
Incident date: Jul 29, 2004
UPON TURNING VEHICLE OFF KEY BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, TECHNICIAN REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 7, 2004
Incident date: Jan 4, 2004
I PURCHASED 4 NEW GOODYEAR TIRES APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO. WHILE DRIVING ON FLORIDA TPK ON 1/4/04 I COULD HEAR A THUMPING SOUND FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I GOT OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT TO LOOK AT TIRE AND I COULD SEE THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. WE STAYED AT A LOCAL HOTEL THAT NIGHT ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 29, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 26, 2003
Incident date: Jun 26, 2003
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGE, AND FOUND OUT THAT FRAME RUSTED AND HAD A HOLE. WHICH WAS A SAFETY ISSUED. DEALER NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 11, 2002
THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOESN'T STAY CLIPPED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *SCC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALL. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTICE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
SUSPENSION
Dec 5, 2001
VEHICLE JERKS WHEN PUTTING IT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING 60MPH VEHICLE SHAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Apr 2, 2001
CONSUMER STATES UNDERSIZED CONNECTOR STUD FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING, DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND STUD WAS MELTED, DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY POSITIVE CONNECTOR ON THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX AND CLEANED THE CABLES AND CONNECTORS. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Feb 27, 2001
Incident date: Feb 21, 2001
COMPUTER MODULE FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY, LEAVING CONSUMER STRANDED. DEALER HAS REPLACED MODULE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 12, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
THE SPRING IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT ALLOW THE SEATBELT TO STAY FASTENED, CONSUMER HAD TO PURCHASE THE PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE EVEN THOUGH IT WASN'T NEEDED AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BELT KIT. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Dec 6, 2000
ENGINE STOPS RUNNING WITH OUT ANY PATTERN... HOT, COLD FAST,SLOW. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Oct 21, 1999
HORN WON'T HONK UNLESS STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT AHEAD-ALWAYS-REPLACED BY DEALER ONCE, WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. GM PAID FOR THE PART: $600!!! DANGEROUS! CAPRICE AND FLEETWOOD ARE THE SAME B BODY SERIES OF GM FULL-SIZE, REAR DRIVE, V-8 VEHICLES (THEIR LAST OF THESE)!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
ENGINE IS DEAD WHEN THE BATTERY TERMINAL GETS HOT. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Jul 17, 2000
THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A MELTED CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO A COMPUTER THAT CONTROLED THE ENGINE. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Jul 13, 2000
THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A MELTED CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO A COMPUTER THAT CONTROLED THE ENGINE. YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 11, 2000
OUR CAR HAS BEEN DEALER MAINTAINED SINCE ITS PURCHASE. THE PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT BROKE AS WE WERE SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN, THEREBY ESCAPING PERSONAL INJURY. THE DEALER WHICH MAINTAINS THE CAR STATED THEY HAVE GREASED THE JOINT WITH EACH OIL CHANGE AND THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO PREVIOUS TRAUMA. HO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jun 8, 2000
Incident date: May 31, 2000
SMELLED GASOLINE. NOTICED LEAKAGE WITHIN INCHES OF THE LEFT EXHAUST PIPE. ENTIRE CROSSFRAME WAS WET. CONTACTED DEALER . DEALER DISCOVERED THAT FUEL LEAKAGE WAS CAUSED BY CHAFING OF FUEL LINES. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
FACTORY INSTALLED WATER PUMP WITHOUT THE BEARING SEAL. THIS CAUSED COOLANT LEAKAGES AND OVERHEATING. ENGINEER INSPECTED ORIGINAL WATER PUMP AND STATED THAT THE BEARINGS WERE NOT SEALED AND SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AT 45000 MILES. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 31, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 1998
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TRIED TO USE ABS BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING AT ABOUT 1MPH ,FOR A MILE BEFORE ACTUALLY STOPPING.*AK
SUSPENSION
Mar 30, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1991
FRONT CAM OIL LEAK REPAIR 2 TIMES BAD FRONT SPRING REPLACE OVERHEATING, REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP, TO NO AVAIL, COOLANT SENSOR INSTALLED PROBLEM SOLVED. MODEL ROADMASTER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 30, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1991
FRONT CAM OIL LEAK REPAIR 2 TIMES BAD FRONT SPRING REPLACE OVERHEATING, REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP, TO NO AVAIL, COOLANT SENSOR INSTALLED PROBLEM SOLVED. MODEL ROADMASTER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Dec 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 11, 1999
HORN WORKS PART-TIME. DEALER SAYS "LINKED TO AIR BAG-$603 TO FIX."AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Dec 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 11, 1999
HORN WORKS PART-TIME. DEALER SAYS "LINKED TO AIRBAG-$603 TO FIX."
AIR BAGS
Dec 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 11, 1999
HORN WORKS PART-TIME. DEALER SAYS "LINKED TO AIRBAG-$603 TO FIX."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Dec 20, 1999
Incident date: Dec 20, 1999
POSITIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY HAD COMPLETELY MELTED A TERMINAL NEAR THE FIREWALL, CAUSING THE VEHHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND CONTROL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Dec 20, 1999
THE POSITIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY HAS COMPLETELY MELTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 1, 1999
Incident date: Nov 24, 1999
ENGINE BEGAN PUFFING AND THE SMELL OF EXHAUST WAS DETECTED IN THE CABIN. UPON EXAMINATION BY THE DEALER TWO BOLTS ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE WERE SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE EXHAUST LEAK. DEALER STATED THAT BOLTS WERE EITHER DEFECTIVE OR IMPROPERLY INS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 14, 1999
CONSUMER STATES THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURRED AND THE CAR CUT OFF. DRIVER REMAUNED LOCKED IN THE CAR UNABLE TO GET OUT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 28, 1999
Incident date: May 28, 1998
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSED NO BRAKING CAPABILITIES, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Jun 9, 1999
Incident date: May 17, 1999
POSITIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY HAD COMPLETELY MELTED A TERMINAL NEAR THE FIREWALL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Apr 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE INTERMITTENTLY LOCKS UP. BRAKE PROBLEM REPAIRED BY DEALER. ALSO, THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A SMALL FIRE. *AK *ML
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE INTERMITTENTLY LOCKS UP. BRAKE PROBLEM REPAIRED BY DEALER. ALSO, THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A SMALL FIRE. *AK *ML
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 25, 1999
Incident date: Feb 11, 1999
NO SUMMARY
Fire
SUSPENSION
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Dec 3, 1993
WHEN MAKING HARD LEFT/RIGHT TURNS OR "U" TURNS, VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT'S TILTING OVER. HAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER AS OF YET*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 1, 1998
Incident date: Nov 24, 1998
WHILE DRIVING OVER A PUDDLE, AND DUE TO THE LOCATION OF DISTRIBUTOR CAP WHICH IS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, IT CRACKED AND VEHICLE STOPPED UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING AN ACCIDENT. *AK *ML
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Nov 19, 1998
Incident date: Aug 29, 1998
RECALL 94V049000. VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK, OIL WAS DOWN. DEALER REPLACED THE OIL COOLER HOSE AND RADIATOR. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALL, REPAIRS MADE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Nov 19, 1998
Incident date: Aug 29, 1998
RECALL 94V049000. VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK, OIL WAS DOWN. DEALER REPLACED THE OIL COOLER HOSE AND RADIATOR. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALL, REPAIRS MADE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Apr 20, 1998
TWO BOLTS ON THE LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED (BROKE)ALLOWING EXHAUST TO LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. EXACT DATE OF AND MILAGE OF BOLTS BREAKING IS NOT KNOWN. I DID NOT NOTICE IT UNTIL THE EXHAUST STARTED LEAKING AND MAKING NOISE. THE DEALER WANTED $800.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 4, 1998
Incident date: Nov 3, 1998
WHEN RELEASING THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVEL THE VEHICLE WILL PICK UP MORE SPEED, CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE EITHER BY TURNING THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF OR TAPPING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE KEEPS GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. CONSUMER IS FORCED TO OVERCOME THE SPEED, BY USING THE BRAKES. DEALE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jul 22, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Oct 8, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 40-45 MPH AT THE END OF A RAIN SHOWER, DRIVING STRAIGHT WAY WITH NO WARNING, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL, CROSSED THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC AND COLLIDED WITH A VAN. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER NOT AWAR... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: May 6, 1998
VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE WHILE FOOT IS ON BRAKE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Sep 8, 1998
Incident date: Sep 4, 1998
THE HORN FUSE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE HORN TO BE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE FUSE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 14, 1998
Incident date: Apr 14, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING, DEALER CLEANED BATTERY CABLES, AND REPLACED ALTERNATOR. *AK WHILE DRIVING AFTER DARK ON A BUSY HIGHWAY VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD.8JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 14, 1998
Incident date: Apr 14, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING, DEALER CLEANED BATTERY CABLES, AND REPLACED ALTERNATOR. *AK WHILE DRIVING AFTER DARK ON A BUSY HIGHWAY VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD.8JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Oct 19, 1994
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION/ACCIDENT.
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1994
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM HOSES FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK INTO ENGINE.
Showing 50 of 132 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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 | Premium | $4,300 |
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, 1994 BUICK ROADMASTER
15 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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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
876527
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ENGINE MISS/ POOR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
9709016114B
Sep 1, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOISE. *YC
776513
Apr 1, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WATER IN AIR PUMP AND/OR DTC P0410, P0412, P1415, P1416, P0100, P0101, P0102 AND DTC 48 (INSTALL AIR PUMP SERVICE KIT). *TW
676114A
Mar 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). *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
439012A
Dec 1, 1994
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE MAY NOT OPERATE. *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