Model year record

1994 Buick Roadmaster

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 132 owner complaints on file.

Buick Roadmaster, 1991–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1991–1996 generation. Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V019000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
308
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-30
Owners notified
1996-02-23

Defect description

DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.

Safety risk

IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V082000

Vehicle speed control: springs

Component
Vehicle speed control: springs
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
87,039
Reported to NHTSA
1995-04-24
Owners notified
1995-05-31

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V210000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
130,581
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-25
Owners notified
1994-11-03

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.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND FIRE IF THE LEAKING FUEL IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V076000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
139
Reported to NHTSA
1994-04-16
Owners notified
1994-04-19

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V049000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,475
Reported to NHTSA
1994-03-21
Owners notified
1994-04-12

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.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal11—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11—
Structure: body: door6—
Vehicle speed control6—
Power train: automatic transmission5—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables4—
Electrical system: horn4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Suspension3—
Suspension: front3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Unknown or other3—
Electrical system2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline1130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel/propulsion system143,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1133,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: multi piece1—

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 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.

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