Tl* the contact owns a 1991 buick roadmaster equipped with hercules ultra touring tires size 225/75/r15. The contact stated that the sidewalls of the front passenger and rear driver tires were splitting. The contact also stated that the vehicle was aligned on several occasions, in an attempt to prevent the uneven wear of the tires. The failure mileage of the tires was 12,000. The VIN was not available.
The worst 1991 Buick Roadmaster problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Locks2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system2
- Locks2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.
- 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.
Recall number 92V094000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 91V186000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1991 Buick Roadmaster
Defect investigations
R seat belt webbing length
There is no summary currently available
PE92079
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Buick Roadmaster 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1991 Buick Roadmaster fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 17 |
What 1991 Buick Roadmaster owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Gas tank was leaking at the top only when full. Dealer found a crack at the top of the tank because seal. The tank was ordered to rectify problem.
While pulling into a parking lot and pressing on brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a pole. Vehicle was totaled. *ak the consumer claims to have been injured when the air bag deployed.
One of the fuel lines rubs against the metal frames, causing the fuel line to wear through and create a fuel leak. Dealer has to replace and reposition the fuel line.
Fuse blows engine.
When vehicle was involved in front end collision (whole front end was crushed)there was no deployement of the driver's side air bag. Vehicle going about (35) MPH.
#91v86000 received recall had the hood fixed consumer was driving and the hood came open . Tt
Abs braking problem. Tt ABS brakes failed, replaced module component.
Front hood latch unfastened, causing the hood to fall off after recall repairs 91v‑186.
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Questions about the 1991 Buick Roadmaster
Is the 1991 Buick Roadmaster reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1991 Buick Roadmaster, fewer than a typical Roadmaster model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Buick Roadmaster?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is locks (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Buick Roadmaster have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and latches/locks/linkages.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Buick Roadmaster get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Buick Roadmaster range from 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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