We found the following complaints for BUICK ROADMASTER (1992)
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No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during accident.*skd
Upon frontal collision, drivers air bag failed to deploy. Tt
Consumer was driving approximately 50 mph when she began braking to avoid stopped traffic. Brakes failed and consumer rearended anothervehicle. The air bag did not deploy.
Consumer was in an accident and the driver side air bag didn't deploy .tt
Driver's side airbag did not deploy during front end collision; broadsided another vehicle during three car collision.tt
Head-on collision, dual airbags did not deploy, totalled both vehicle.
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.
Car was in an accident and the passenger's air bag didn't deploy, resulting in an injury. Ak
In an accident at 30-35mph at 12:00 position,the driver's side airbag did not deploy and driver received serious injuries.
Air bag light: the air bag light will not go off. Had vehicle in for repairs three time. ,dealer said he had to switch some wires and the light still will not go off.
Experienced an electral short where she wasn't able to get out of the vehicle. Consumer was driving home, when there was a loud pop, consumer thought somehting had hit windshield, but nothing had,consumer stated it was very hot that day and she tried to work the power windows and adjust the seat but nothing happened, on arriving consumer used the manuallocks to get out of vehicle, consumer had husband to check the fuse box but nothing was blown, the problem was when the vehicle was built there was only one circuit breaker when it should have been two, consumer replaced the one and purchased the missing one also, dealer advised consumer it would take 2 weeks to check out the electrical system.
Complete, total brake failure. The only wat to stop was a light pole. Afterwards the varkes worked again. Contacted buick the answer there is no warranty left on ther brake shoes! buick dealer must look at it. Buick dealer nothing wrong, car sent back. I took it for state inspection, total brake failure while inspector does test drive. Back to buick - no problems found then after another week at buick the electrical system fails. We take ir to an independent mech. - the b dealer damaged the computer system, our mech fixes it. No break problem found, keeps testing - total break failure. Now more often. In the end he found a bosch relay full of fire ants. Current: the relay is removed - no more break failures - no more abs!btw there are a lot of fire ants in texas. I will never buy another gmvehicle. The way gm treats customers is insulting. Ps the date of acc maybe off but there is a police report.it took 6 month to get the problem fixed.( dot number: tire size: 225hr15 )
While driving vehicle, the bolts came off vehicle. Had replaced the battery. Restarted vehicle & it started to shake. Checked under hood & noticed that the bolts had snapped off.there was no brace holding starter to the engine.
Vehicle stalled, starting instantly after stall.*tw
While driving vehicle, the bolts came off vehicle. Had replaced the battery. Restarted vehicle & it started to shake. Checked under hood & noticed that the bolts had snapped off.there was no brace holding starter to the engine.
Radiator failed.
Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shiftinggears.. 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.
Bearings were knocking against the wall of engine, had to replace.tt
Problems with scored piston in the engine, makes a loud noise when starting, sometimes when in drive this may cause engine to lock up.please expain more.
Engine stalled 3 times. *sd
Engine failed 4 times.
Engine knocks as described under service bulletin #92-6-21.engine has metalic noise on initial start up when engine block temp. Is less than 40 degrees and disappears after warmup.
Engine stalls intermittently. *dh
Engine stalls.
When climbing a hill car shutters and changes gears. Dealer contacted and stated catalytic coverter wasdefective.problem still exists. Tsb #92-74l60-8. Provide further information.
The air conditioner don't cool car off enough when goes over 80 degrees.tt
Air conditioner does not properly cool vehicle down. *dh
Nar 03/13/2003the 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 withheavy fire damage in which he believed was caused by the speakers in the back of the car.
Power antenna failed.
Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shiftinggears.. 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.
The trunk lid latch is very sharp and it pertrudes and has hurt owner several times. Please describe.tt
Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shiftinggears.. 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.
Automatic transmission failure.
When vehicle reached 46 thousand miles transmission would not change gears. Could cause an accident.at 36000 miles, dealer changed filter and fluid,10000 miles later, it completely failed and was replaced.
Purchase car the grill was replaced, engine was replaced and the transmission needs to be replaced having other problems will describe .tt
When vehicle was either in drive or reverse and making a turn, couldhear 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 itwith an additive to help release better.but,problem still exists.dealer has:replaced the serpentine belt, serviced the rear differential twice, and drained and refilled fluids, problem still remains.
Transmission failure.
Transmission: solenoid failed.
When vehicle was either in drive or reverse and making a turn, couldhear 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 itwith an additive to help release better.but,problem still exists.dealer has:replaced the serpentine belt, serviced the rear differential twice, and drained and refilled fluids, problem still remains.
Drive shaft broke while driving, in for repair , had been spot welded in three places.tt
Left front seat belt housing cover causing the belt not to retract.
Driver's seat belt fails to retract.
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.
Driver's sideand passenger's side seat belts do not retract into the retractor mechanism, causing the belt to be inoperative. The belts are too loose. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.
Driver's shoulder/lap belts inoperative due failure in retractor assembly,belt has fully extended, and won't retract.
Seat belt retractor inoperative.*sd
Upon frontal collision, passengers shoulder belt didn't restrain. Tt
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 plasticguard which would keep belt from being cut or crushed byseat hinge shearing action.
The rear passenger seat belt did not retract and the locking mechanism didn't work properly.this problem continued for 8 months.the right rear seat retractor and the lock had broken. *scc
Rear seatbelts do not properly retain carseat when driving. Please describe details.tt
Vehicle was hit at 6:00 position, driver side seat went into recline position, vehicle was at stop.tt
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
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.
The contact owns a 1992 buick roadmaster. While drivingapproximately 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.
97v217000/abs modulator.after a complete stop, waiting for red light, brake pedal lifts up and the car lunches forward. Dealer not aware of the problem, problem still exists, no warranty.
Abs brake failure, anti-lock braking system is inoperative, yeelow on dash indicates singal coming on,when applying brakes on wet surface they will kick in.
- the contact stated that she ownsa 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 contacttookthevehicle tothe mechanic ,who told her told her that there wasrecall 97v217000 .on her vehicle.the contact called a buick dealership and was told that the vehicle was is not included in therecall. Due to the vin.updated 02/16/07.
Brake failure: when pulling into the driveway andupon depressingbrake 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'srecall notice 97058 sent toconsumer.but both dealer and manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not covered by recall due to vin.please provide any further details.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
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.
When applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
Abs brake failure, loss of brake effectiveness, extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident,impact 12:00,position, speed 45mph.
Complete, total brake failure. The only wat to stop was a light pole. Afterwards the varkes worked again. Contacted buick the answer there is no warranty left on ther brake shoes! buick dealer must look at it. Buick dealer nothing wrong, car sent back. I took it for state inspection, total brake failure while inspector does test drive. Back to buick - no problems found then after another week at buick the electrical system fails. We take ir to an independent mech. - the b dealer damaged the computer system, our mech fixes it. No break problem found, keeps testing - total break failure. Now more often. In the end he found a bosch relay full of fire ants. Current: the relay is removed - no more break failures - no more abs!btw there are a lot of fire ants in texas. I will never buy another gmvehicle. The way gm treats customers is insulting. Ps the date of acc maybe off but there is a police report.it took 6 month to get the problem fixed.( dot number: tire size: 225hr15 )
Abs brakes don't work properly with only 39000 miles on the car.buick won't do anything about it. Consumer feels it is dangerous to drive the vehicle.
Received notice #97v217000, and contacted dealer for an appointment for repairs of abs modulator.abs brakes were going out wheneverapplied. Dealer did not have parts for repairs.
Consumer was driving approximately 50 mph when she began braking to avoid stopped traffic. Brakes failed and consumer rearended anothervehicle. The air bag did not deploy.
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.
Anti-lock brake system failure.
While driving owner lost total brake power. Vehicle has abs brakes.had to be thrown out of gear in order to stop. Problem seems to be a faulty abs modulator. Owner notes of recall for problem,but the above vehicle was not included.(97v-217).
Abs light comes on, and abs water pump assembly failed, resulting in abs malfunction.tt
Brakes went to floor when applied in emergency situation. *dsh
Brake failure. *sd
While driving the vehicle cruise control malfunctioned/overriding the system, causing the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly which almost resulted inan accident.dealer fixed cruise control.also,in cold climate the braking system locks up,causing occupant to move forward too quickly.also a knocking noise from the engine is heard.
Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shiftinggears.. 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.
Dt:consumer complained about a brake problem. .his local mechanic foundrecall, 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 norecalls.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.
Dt:consumer complained about a brake problem. .his local mechanic foundrecall, 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 norecalls.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.
Brake pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distances.
While driving vehicle, noticed the brake pedal too low to the floor. Went to apply the brakes. Took a while an accident. Took vehicle to mechanic & was informed that entire brake module (bpmv) needed replacing.
The bolt that holds tie rod end sheared off, causing the rod to separate and vehicle tocollapse. Vehicle was coming to a stop when this happened.
The reflection of the dashboard on the windshield results in reduced visibility.tt
Pebble grain of dash reflects back in window resulting in poor visibility. Tt
Going into the sun reflection from dash blanks out all forward vision. Driver can not see traffic in front of him. Please describe details.tt
Front power door lock actuator failed, causing the manual control door lock / door key to fail. Door does not open without being dismantled. However if an accident occured this failure could result in property damage / injuries.
Passenger's side door lock actuator on the power lockfailed, causing the door to become inoperative. Will not unlock not, even with key .
Consumer stated that trunkhas a very sharp edge that's hidden. As a result, consumer cut his hand.
While driving vehicle, the bolts came off vehicle. Had replaced the battery. Restarted vehicle & it started to shake. Checked under hood & noticed that the bolts had snapped off.there was no brace holding starter to the engine.
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.
Gas tank shield fell off due to fastner failure.
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.
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 armassembly broke for no apparent resason,.
Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shiftinggears.. 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.
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.
On two occasions the tread of left bridgestone tire came off damaging wheel well panel (bridgestone p235/70r15 15 inch tire).
At anytime the sun reflects on dashboard, cause poor visibility.dealer has been contacted.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Car accelerated in reverse, crossing into highway, causing accident.
While driving the vehicle cruise control malfunctioned/overriding the system, causing the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly which almost resulted inan accident.dealer fixed cruise control.also,in cold climate the braking system locks up,causing occupant to move forward too quickly.also a knocking noise from the engine is heard.
Vehicle accelerated out of control after placing it into reverse.
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.
Windshield reflects dash and makes it difficult to see.tt
A reflection is developing from the dashboard onwindshield possibly causedby angle of windshield or color on dashboard.
Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shiftinggears.. 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.
Pebble grain of dash reflects back in window resulting in poor visibility. Tt
Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shiftinggears.. 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.
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