1995 Buick Roadmaster
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1995 Buick Roadmaster. Newest first.
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Owner complaints
50 complaints4 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control · Visibility/wiper
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…
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 the car IS not fully in drive although it IS and I have to press way down on the gas then brake then take off again to make it jump into gear all the way. When idling its high and low sounding as well, so I just want to know if any of this IS covered under any recall? *tr
- Electrical system
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…
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 had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 192,800.
- Steering · Suspension · Wheels
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…
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 bolts. However, since the car was so old refused to check ball joint or any other of the recalled parts. I was given this car by my mother who sustained an accident back in 2004 when the right side failed and sent her into a deep ditch. I paid a private dealer $589.00 to replace all the left side steering linkage, ball joint etc. At that time I did not know about this recall. now it IS the right side that IS degenerating. This form IS late as I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in april 2010 and had to have surgery in october 2010. Only now able to complete tasks on computer and finish this complaint form.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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…
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 the incident date. *nm updated 0/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
- Vehicle speed control
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…
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 away from a crowded building and then turn off the ignition key to stop the motor. I had my foot on the brake the entire time and was not near the accelerator pedal. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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
When the consumer attempted to use the horn it did not work. *Ak the horn wiring was repaired. *jb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
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 · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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 · Exterior lighting · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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
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
While driving vehicle's fuel pump stopped working due to an electrical short. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts...*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
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.*jb
- Vehicle speed control
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 of vehicle and injured his foot.*jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Suspension › Front
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…
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 cylinders were leaking and were replaced, and there IS a shudder on brake when applying, also front brakes were replaced, wheel bearings repacked and needs rear drums resurfaced. *yd
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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
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
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
Motor will shut off while driving intermittently in reverse or forward gear. Please provide further information. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
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…
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 referred to GMC division. Problem was corrected by an alignment shop. *ak the customer state that upper "a" frame fastners and shim pack should be redesigned. *yh
- Tires
Complete tread separation without loosing air, steel belts visible.( dot number: tire size: p225-75r15 )
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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
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
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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 wheels rotated should…
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 wheels rotated should have properly torqued lug nuts.however, gm IS offering customers who have had their tires and wheels rotated the option of returning to their dealer for this repair or completing and returning an owner reply card included with their recall notice.this engineering analysis IS closed.
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
- 10208027This 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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This 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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979This 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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This 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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This 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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This 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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This 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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This 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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This 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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 603086Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms.
- 54332Experiencing engine noise.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 52601Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal).
- 52600Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape).
- 52554Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 52106Water in air pump and/or dtc p0410, p0412, p1415, p1416, p0100, p0101, p0102 and dtc 48 (install air pump service kit).
- 52105Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 51502Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing.
- 51354Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 45823Unknown
- 37956Automatic door lock feature may not operate.
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