1995 BUICK ROADMASTER
5 recalls, 76 complaints - 35 TSBs
96V245000 Dec 10, 1996
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
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.
95V221000 Nov 16, 1995
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF A PARKED VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE SYSTEM.
95V215000 Nov 3, 1995
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL AND A ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS.
Remedy
A NEW ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL OR HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
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.
Complaint Statistics
76 total complaints
5 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 30, 2013
Incident date: Apr 17, 2011
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH AND THEY CUT OFF ON ME ONE DAY IN THE RAIN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER A HEAVY DOWNPOUR JUST STARTED OUT OF NOWHERE WHICH WAS VERY SCARY AND THEN AGAIN AROUND TOWN ON OTHER RAINY DAYS. ALSO WHEN I DRIVE AND FIRST GO TO ACCELERATE, SOMETIMES IT FEELS AS IF T... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 30, 2013
Incident date: Apr 17, 2011
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH AND THEY CUT OFF ON ME ONE DAY IN THE RAIN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER A HEAVY DOWNPOUR JUST STARTED OUT OF NOWHERE WHICH WAS VERY SCARY AND THEN AGAIN AROUND TOWN ON OTHER RAINY DAYS. ALSO WHEN I DRIVE AND FIRST GO TO ACCELERATE, SOMETIMES IT FEELS AS IF T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 20, 2012
Incident date: Jul 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD SOUND INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC BUT PROGRESSED INTO A CONTINUAL FAILURE. THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION OR STATIONARY THE FUSE FOR THE HORN WAS DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE HA... Read more
STEERING
Jul 23, 2011
Incident date: May 7, 2010
CARS FRONT SUSPENSION BEGAN POPPING AND MOANING. CAR CAN NOT MAKE TIGHT TURNS WITHOUT SOUNDING LIKE THE FRONT END IS GOING TO BREAK INTO PIECES. I TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP(J.P. HARVEY) AFTER GETTING THE RECALL INFORMATION ON NTSB WEBSITE. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT SAID THEY TIGHTENED THE HUB B... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 23, 2011
Incident date: May 7, 2010
CARS FRONT SUSPENSION BEGAN POPPING AND MOANING. CAR CAN NOT MAKE TIGHT TURNS WITHOUT SOUNDING LIKE THE FRONT END IS GOING TO BREAK INTO PIECES. I TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP(J.P. HARVEY) AFTER GETTING THE RECALL INFORMATION ON NTSB WEBSITE. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT SAID THEY TIGHTENED THE HUB B... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 23, 2011
Incident date: May 7, 2010
CARS FRONT SUSPENSION BEGAN POPPING AND MOANING. CAR CAN NOT MAKE TIGHT TURNS WITHOUT SOUNDING LIKE THE FRONT END IS GOING TO BREAK INTO PIECES. I TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP(J.P. HARVEY) AFTER GETTING THE RECALL INFORMATION ON NTSB WEBSITE. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT SAID THEY TIGHTENED THE HUB B... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 31, 2006
Incident date: Oct 31, 2006
VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING SYMPTOMS OF RECALL CAMPAIGN ID 96V019000 BUT IS NOT A COVERED VIN. I WOULD REQUEST THE NHTSA LOOK INTO THE EXTENSION OF THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE AT LEAST [XXX] AND POSSIBLY ALL 1995 MODEL YEAR B-BODY VEHICLES. ITEM HAD FAILED BEFORE THE INCIDENT DATE BUT WAS FIRST DIAGNOSED ON ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 6, 2005
Incident date: Feb 2, 2005
I WAS BACKING MY 95 BUICK ROADMASTER STATION WAGON FROM A PARKING LOT AT A RETIREMENT CENTER WHEN I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE TO ALLOW ME TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND SHOT BACK ACROSS THE PARKING LOT, NEARLY A HUNDRED FEET BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AND VEER IT ... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Jul 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND WENT OFF ON THEIR OWN. SUBSEQUENTLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUMPED AND SKIPPED OFF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, AND THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jun 10, 2004
Incident date: Apr 14, 2004
WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO USE THE HORN IT DID NOT WORK. *AK THE HORN WIRING WAS REPAIRED. *JB
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 2, 2004
THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *NM CONSUMER FIRST EXPERIENCED PROBLEM ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WAS INTERMITTENT. *LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Nov 5, 2003
PROBLEMS STARTING VEHICLE, AND ONCE STARTED VEHICLE STALLS.*MR CONSUMER HAD BATTERY REPLACED AT 1 1/2 YEARS. STARTER WAS REPLACED.*TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Nov 5, 2003
PROBLEMS STARTING VEHICLE, AND ONCE STARTED VEHICLE STALLS.*MR CONSUMER HAD BATTERY REPLACED AT 1 1/2 YEARS. STARTER WAS REPLACED.*TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 5, 2003
PROBLEMS STARTING VEHICLE, AND ONCE STARTED VEHICLE STALLS.*MR CONSUMER HAD BATTERY REPLACED AT 1 1/2 YEARS. STARTER WAS REPLACED.*TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 21, 2003
ONCE THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED HALF FULL IT WOULD STOP OPERATING. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED AND THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *CB THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED.*JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 21, 2003
ONCE THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED HALF FULL IT WOULD STOP OPERATING. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED AND THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *CB THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 21, 2003
ONCE THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED HALF FULL IT WOULD STOP OPERATING. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED AND THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *CB THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Apr 16, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
THE HORN BUTTON WORE OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE HORN TO BLARE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN HAD COMPLETELY FAILED. *JB *TS *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 3, 2003
Incident date: May 27, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP STOPPED WORKING DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS...*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 29, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
WIRES ON FUEL PUMP WITHIN FUEL TANK SHOWED SIGNS OF SEVERE SHORTAGES WHICH COULD HAVE LED TO A FIRE. DEALER NOTIFED. PART WAS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. CONSUMER STATED EVEN THOUGH THE GAS TANK WAS FULL, THE GAS NEEDLE WOULD DROP TO ZERO, CONSUMER STATES THE ENTIRE FUEL SENSOR AND PUMP WAS REPLACED.*J... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 3, 2002
VEHICLE TOOK OFF FULL THROTTLE WHILE IN DRIVE GOING APROXIMATELY 60MPH. CONSUMER WAS STOMPING ON BRAKE PEDAL TRYING TO STOP AND BRAKES WERE PULSATING, CAUSING ABS TO JAM. CONSUMER TURNED KEY TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. CRUISE CONTROL CABLE PULLED THROTTLE CABLE BACK.*AK CONSUMER STATED HE HAD NO CONTROL ... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Dec 4, 1996
COOLANT LEAKS, WATER PUMP KEEPS GOING OUT WHICH RUINS THE DISTRIBUTOR. HAD WATER PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES. DEALER CONTACTED. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE DRIFTS TO RIGHT, COOLANT LEAK NEAR THERMOSTAT AND REPLACED COOLANT PUMP REFILL, BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN TURNING, BOTH REAR WHEEL CYL... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Dec 4, 1996
COOLANT LEAKS, WATER PUMP KEEPS GOING OUT WHICH RUINS THE DISTRIBUTOR. HAD WATER PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES. DEALER CONTACTED. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE DRIFTS TO RIGHT, COOLANT LEAK NEAR THERMOSTAT AND REPLACED COOLANT PUMP REFILL, BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN TURNING, BOTH REAR WHEEL CYL... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Mar 4, 2002
BOTH REAR PASSENGERS' DOORS ARE NOT SHUTTING AND LOCKING PROPERLY, MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHE CAN SEE A GAP THAT IS VISIBLE WHEN TRYING TO SHUT THE DOOR, SHE ALSO HEARS A NOISE AS IF THE DOOR IS NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Dec 4, 1996
COOLANT LEAKS, WATER PUMP KEEPS GOING OUT WHICH RUINS THE DISTRIBUTOR. HAD WATER PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES. DEALER CONTACTED. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE DRIFTS TO RIGHT, COOLANT LEAK NEAR THERMOSTAT AND REPLACED COOLANT PUMP REFILL, BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN TURNING, BOTH REAR WHEEL CYL... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 27, 2001
96 V 245 000/WHEEL LUGS: NUTS: VEHICLE TAKEN TO A GOODYEAR INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS UNDER THIS RECALL. DEALER/ NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 27, 2001
96 V 082 000/THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING: VEHICLE TAKEN TO GOODYEAR INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND INFORMED OF THIS RECALL. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 27, 2001
96 V 018 002/LOWER CONTROL ARM: VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GOODYEAR INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD OF RECALL ON VEHICLE. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 16, 2001
MOTOR WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY IN REVERSE OR FORWARD GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 6, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN DRIVER HEARD A NOISE. DRIVER DROVE A COUPLE OF MILES AFTERWARDS, AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO STEER TO RIGHT ON ITS OWN. OWNER BECAME CONCERNED AND LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE, AND NOTICED BOLT ON A FRAME WAS TOTALLY MISSING. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. OWNER WAS R... Read more
TIRES
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION WITHOUT LOOSING AIR, STEEL BELTS VISIBLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225-75R15 )
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 13, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE REMOTE JUMP STARTING TERMINAL, AND REPAIRS WOULD BE DONE AT CONSUMER COST. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Feb 1, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
VEHICLE WAS LEFT UNATTENDED IN PARK GEAR AND RUNNING, GEAR JUMPED OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH FENCE AND DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *MJS
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Jan 12, 2000
Incident date: Sep 18, 1999
SINCE PURHASE IN 1995 VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT PULL PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED. SUSPECT FAULTY WHEEL BEARING SINCE PURCHASE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Jan 11, 2000
Incident date: Jan 9, 2000
CAR HAS MEMORY SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. PUSHED MEMORY AND CAR SEAT WENT ALL THE WAY UP AND ALL THE WAY INTO THE STEERING WHEEL TRAPPING ME. UNABLE TO MOVE OR DRIVE THE CAR. SEAT DID NOT STOP EVEN WHEN I PUSHED ALL THE BUTTONS ON THE CAR DOOR PANEL. THIS PROBLEM WAS FIXED IN 9/97. MEMORY WOULD NOT HOL... Read more
1 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 25, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1999
POWER WINDOWS FAILED;PLASTIC GUIDE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR THE JOB.YOU CANNOT REPLACE JUST THE GUIDES AS BUICKHAS THEM MOULDED TO THE REGULATER ARM.YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE THING EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE REGULATER.IT COST 245.00 FOR THIS.I HAD ONE REPAIRED AND THE MECHNIC SA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Aug 16, 1999
A CLIP DISCONNECTED FROM FUEL LINE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAKAGE. CONSUMER LOST HALF TANK OF GAS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 6, 1999
Incident date: Apr 4, 1999
SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS HANGING OUT OF THE RETRACTOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 2, 1998
AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY GOES ON AND OFF.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Oct 16, 1997
FUEL PUMP FAILURE.
TIRES
Jul 17, 1997
TIRE RUBS AGAINST SWAY BAR ON TURNS, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 25, 1997
THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS OF SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 31, 1997
Incident date: Mar 8, 1997
VEHICLE STALLS OUT INTERMITTENTLY, JUST STOPS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 13, 1996
BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE REPLACED ON OCTOBER 14, 1996 AND FUMES CONTINUE TO ENTER VEHICLE. 2 GASKETS REPLACED, CONTROL RETURN SPRING ALSO REPLACED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Dec 13, 1996
BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE REPLACED ON OCTOBER 14, 1996 AND FUMES CONTINUE TO ENTER VEHICLE. 2 GASKETS REPLACED, CONTROL RETURN SPRING ALSO REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Dec 13, 1996
BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE REPLACED ON OCTOBER 14, 1996 AND FUMES CONTINUE TO ENTER VEHICLE. 2 GASKETS REPLACED, CONTROL RETURN SPRING ALSO REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 24, 1995
TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK NOT SEATED RIGHT, ALLOWING FLUID TO LEAK OUT, STARTING FIRE. *DH
Fire
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jul 24, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR REAR END COLLISION AND THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE REAR PASSENGER. *AK
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jul 24, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR REAR END COLLISION AND THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED.*AK AFTER BACKING UP AT A SPEED OF 5-10 PMH CONSUMER'S REAR BUMPER HIT A TREE THE DAMAGE WAS MINIMAL, HOWEVER REAR WINDOW DID SHATTER. *JB
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
REAR END PROBLEMS.
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 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, 1995 BUICK ROADMASTER
35 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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
9709016114B
Sep 1, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOISE. *YC
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
9674L60E04A
Apr 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
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
577126B
Apr 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
676114A
Mar 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). *TW
549001A
Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
577126R
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY/REPLACE BUSHING. *TW
577126A
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
438206A
Jun 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNKNOWN
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