1993 Buick Roadmaster
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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.
Owner complaints
46 complaints10 involved a crash1 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension
Buick roadmaster sedan traveling at 30 mph on a clear dry day on a paved smooth road around a curve, the lower ball joint severed causing the vehicle to veer off the road into a large yard. The ball joint was from a foreign manufacturer. As a result, all four ball joints were replaced with high…
Buick roadmaster sedan traveling at 30 mph on a clear dry day on a paved smooth road around a curve, the lower ball joint severed causing the vehicle to veer off the road into a large yard. The ball joint was from a foreign manufacturer. As a result, all four ball joints were replaced with high quality parts at an independent repair facility. General motors dealership would not honor problem or possible recall on ball joint unit. *tr
- Equipment · Suspension › Front
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 buick roadmaster estate wagon equipped with a foreign parts distribution lower control arm ball joint (n/a). he was towing a trailer while driving approximately 58 mph when he drove over a bumpy surface and the vehicle stopped. Upon examination he noticed that the front…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 buick roadmaster estate wagon equipped with a foreign parts distribution lower control arm ball joint (n/a). he was towing a trailer while driving approximately 58 mph when he drove over a bumpy surface and the vehicle stopped. Upon examination he noticed that the front passenger side ball joint separated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 142,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Consumer noticed that while applying brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Technician serviced vehicle, replaced the brake system due to corrosion. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Front windshield cracked without warning. Vehicle was not moving, and windshield had not been tampered with.*ak *yh
- Tires
The right front tire blew out while the consumer was traveling at 65 mph. The consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle causing damage to bumper,front fender,windshield and body, consumer had minor injuries. (Ohio traffic crash report)(no tire infor was given) *yh
- Electrical system
The light switch becomes excessively hot when the lights, heater or a/c are on, the horn activates while driving, the power windows do not operate because the main fuse had fallen out, the vehicle stalls intermittently while driving but once the vehicle sits for a minute it restarts, the dealer has performed multiple test to determine the problem but was unable to duplicate the consumers concersn. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes pedal stiffens and vehicle keeps going. Dealer has seen vehicle, but can't fix problem. also ABS light comes on. *ak
- Steering › Linkages · Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment · Suspension › Front › Control arm · Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
Front inner and outer tie rods and the ball joints failed/ stabilizer links and center links were worn out, and idler arm was loose, making it difficult to steer. dealer inspected vehicle. Please provide additional information.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Whenever brakes are applied entire vehicle would shake. Would also feel like it was sliding off the frame. problem has happened 4 times. Took to mechanic, and mechanic replaced control arm shaft bolt. Been repaired at least 3 times.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When shifting into either reverse or drive vehicle would make loud popping noises. Problem of noise could not be located.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ebcm unit for the ABS failed prematurely. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission was rebuilt in 1997. Dealer said consumer needed another transmission.*ak *slc
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver's side rear 3 PT. Safety belt came out completely and will not retract. the retractor mechanism appears to be broken. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Took vehicle to gas station & filled tank with fuel. Noticed, after paying for gas, that it was leaking. Checked underneath at fuel tank & noticed a bubble where it was leaking. The fuel tank was made of plastic & was black. Took vehicle to dealer to check fuel tank. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seat belt does not retract into the retracting mechanism, causing the seat belt to become inoperable. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
While driving the vehicle, driver heard a funny noise and all of a sudden the vehicle went to the ground because the upper control arm mounting bolts broke in two pieces. vehicle was towed to a gargage and the mounting bolts were replaced. Please describe details. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Structure › Frame and members · Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control
Engine failure was complete loss of power at highway speed. No warning but problem self corrected each time after stopping the car.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Front driver's side seat belt will not retract. front passenger's side retracts intermittently. dealer was contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The defective ABS braking system malfucntioned, causing the ABS light to come on/ pedal to feel "squishy" and extended stopping distance. cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. *ak
- Suspension
Right front spring broke, causing popping noise.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes: ABS light was constantly coming on and vehicle was pulling to the left, replaced sensor . Took in again in july for the same problem, had entire wiring harness to ABS system replaced. Driving and turning to right to get on ramp left front brakes locked, and vehicle spun counter clockwise.took back to dealer, and they drove it and said there IS nothng wrong. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
Wrong brake fluid installed.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Consumer's seat belt on the passenger's side did not release after she pressed the buckle release button. Two others had to pull belt for her, squeezing under the belt. Repaired on 09-mar-97 at ed rodgers 674 bockman way sparta, tn. 38583. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Unknown or other
Oil indicator unit went out 2 times, have replaced, light control unit gets too hot to touch / the trunk pops open at any given time, any number of times. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
When starting the vehicle the air bag light cuts on and stays on until the vehicle IS turned off off. please describe details. *ak
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.
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