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1995 Buick Roadmaster problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Buick Roadmaster is acceleration and speed control. Its complaint count is close to a typical Roadmaster model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
50
Recalls
5
Service bulletins
26
Worst area
Acceleration
Fuel economy
18mpg

The worst 1995 Buick Roadmaster problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    8
  • Electrical
    8
  • Suspension
    8
  • Engine
    6
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Transmission
    5
  • Visibility
    5
  • Lights
    4
  • Steering
    4
  • Body
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Locks
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Seats
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Buick Roadmaster

Stalling 5

Recalls 5

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsReported December 10, 1996 · 21,582 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
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.

Recall number 96V245000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported January 30, 1996 · 308 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
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.

Recall number 96V019000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported November 16, 1995 · 83,400 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 95V221000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported November 3, 1995 · 8,946 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 95V215000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: springsReported April 24, 1995 · 87,039 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 95V082000 · Recall details

See all 5 recalls for the 1995 Buick Roadmaster

Defect investigations

Rear wheel separationOpened May 31, 1996, closed December 24, 1996

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.

EA96007

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Buick Roadmaster 26

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 26 bulletins for the 1995 Buick Roadmaster

1995 Buick Roadmaster fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
5.7L 8‑cylRWD152318

What 1995 Buick Roadmaster owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Acceleration, Visibility · NC

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?

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Electrical · 192,800 miles · MD

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.

Filed Jul 23, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 97,500 miles · TX

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.

Filed Oct 31, 2006 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · VA

Vehicle is displaying symptoms of recall campaign id 96v019000 but is not a covered VIN. I would request the federal safety agency 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)

Filed Feb 6, 2005 · Acceleration · OH · crash

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.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Electrical · 83,225 miles · FL

When the consumer attempted to use the horn it did not work. *ak the horn wiring was repaired.

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Visibility · CA

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.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Steering · 120,000 miles · NE

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.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Problems starting vehicle, and once started vehicle stalls.*mr consumer had battery replaced at 1 1/2 years. Starter was replaced.

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Questions about the 1995 Buick Roadmaster

Is the 1995 Buick Roadmaster reliable?

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 1995 Buick Roadmaster, close to a typical Roadmaster model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Buick Roadmaster?

Acceleration and speed control, with 8 complaints. Next is electrical (8).

How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Roadmaster have?

5 recalls, covering wheels, suspension and power train.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Buick Roadmaster get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Buick Roadmaster range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.7L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.

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