Known Recalls

Model year record

1992 Buick Roadmaster

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 105 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V217000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
56,701
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-24
Owners notified
1998-01-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V094000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
219,571
Reported to NHTSA
1992-07-01
Owners notified
1992-07-17

Defect description

THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V186000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
224,588
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-29
Owners notified
1991-10-31

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip16175,000 mi
Air bags: frontal8—
Power train: automatic transmission6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5—
Seat belts: front: retractor5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Vehicle speed control4104,000 mi
Visibility: windshield4—
Structure: body3—
Electrical system2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Seat belts: rear/other2140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2142,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Structure: body: door2—
Structure: frame and members2185,817 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Unknown or other2—
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1100,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1991 model has 12 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.