While backing in vehicle stalled. Vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. Service technician stated, wiring harness needed replacement. *ak wires inside the gas tank burned and melted plastic at the fuel tank hook up. This could've blown up and killed someone. Consumer would like a refund for the wiring harness.
Buick Roadmaster stalling problems
13 of the 330 owner complaints about the Buick Roadmaster describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 13
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 19962
- 19955
- 19941
- 19931
- 19924
Often reported together
What owners say
Problems starting vehicle, and once started vehicle stalls.*mr consumer had battery replaced at 1 1/2 years. Starter was replaced.
Consumer states while traveling without any indication vehicle stall. Consumer had vehicle service technician notice temperature gauge needed to be replaced. Please provide further information. Mr
The light switch becomes excessively hot when the lights, heater or A/C are on, the horn activates while driving 70 MPH, 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 tests to determine the problem but was unable to duplicate the consumers concerns. Nlm the doors do not lock automatically. Heater comes on when brakes are applied.
Motor will shut off while driving intermittently in reverse or forward gear. Please provide further information.
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.
Vehicle stalls after going through a puddle of water. It would lose power.
Engine stalls.
The vehicle stalls unexpectedly in traffic at various of speeds. Please describe details.
Vehicle stalls out intermittently, just stops.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. The chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the oil leak onto the engine can result in an engine compartment fire.
Recall number 94V049000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Roadmaster stalling
Which Buick Roadmaster years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (5 complaints), 1992 (4 complaints) and 1996 (2 complaints).
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