1992 Buick Roadmaster
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 Buick Roadmaster. Newest first.
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 and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Install new shoulder belt guide loops.
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it IS closed.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
Owner complaints
87 complaints16 involved a crash1 involved a fire21 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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 recall, but perform a fix to it so that it would not leak anymore. The manufacturer was also contacted who offered no assistance. The ABS module had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
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…
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 the vehicle would no longer pass inspection. I've never heard of this before. my vehicle has 185,000 miles and has been cared for very well. there IS also much rust under the hood on the wheel wells and around the trunk lid. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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 and repaired the brake line. The vehicle had not been inspected by an authorized dealer when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. The current mileage was approximately 156,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
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 was corroded and leaking fluid from the brake circuit. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was 17 years old and there was nothing they could do to repair it. The contact IS responsible for paying the repair costs. There was no need to notify the police. The failure mileage was 178,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 80,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
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 took the vehicle to the mechanic ,who told her told her that there was recall 97v217000 .on her vehicle. the contact called a buick dealership and was told that the vehicle was IS not included in the recall. Due to the vin. updated 02/16/07. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control
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 control was disconnected. the dealership could not duplicate the problem. updated 11/21/06. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
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.…
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 vehicle will not stop. this happened for approximately two weeks. the brake light came on. mechanic could not find what was wrong with the vehicle. consumer stated had to stand on the brakes to stop vehicle. he replaced the master cylinder, the wheel cylinder, and had the brakes realigned. the problem was constant, the vehicle will not stop. *ak *jb
- Equipment › Electrical
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
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Consumer stated that trunk has a very sharp edge that's hidden. As a result, consumer cut his hand. *Ak
- Seat belts › Rear/other
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
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
Anti-lock brake system failure. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint · Visibility › Windshield · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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, turn siganl was inoperative, windshield was replaced, and the upper ball joints were replaced.*slc
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
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…
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 equipment and should be the responsibiltiy of manufacturer to replace belts or supply plastic guard which would keep belt from being cut or crushed by seat hinge shearing action.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
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…
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 maimed not to mention others driving in the proximity of my vehicle. The bolts holding the left side upper control arm assembly broke for no apparent resason,. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline
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…
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 replaced it with an additive to help release better.but, problem still exists.*ak dealer has: replaced the serpentine belt, serviced the rear differential twice, and drained and refilled fluids, problem still remains. *slc
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
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…
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 subsequently sheared, causing the right front suspension to collapse while the vehicle was in motion. Mechanic who fixed it, ($900.00- included replacing the control arm, sway bar, tie rod, due to being bent when the suspension collapsed), stated that the overall design was poor, (in that, the battery IS placed in such a position, and the battery stage was too narrow to capture any condensation dripping off the batteries positive terminal), that he had seen many of these in the past. IS there a recall of this? IS buick/gm aware of this? My wife and three children were in that car at the time: I can't believe none of them were hurt. Please respond asap.
- Tires › Tread/belt
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
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
No summary
- Air bags › Frontal · Tires › Tread/belt
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
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 sent to consumer. but both dealer and manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not covered by recall due to vin. please provide any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- R seat belt webbing length
There is no summary currently available
- Dash reflcts in windshield
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 52566Doors lock/unlock erratically when using remote transmitter (install new remote door/rear compartment receiver).
- 45823Unknown
- 37951Wiper chatter during cold weather.
Every Buick Roadmaster model year
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