1995 Buick Roadmaster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Roadmaster years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Buick Roadmaster. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Roadmaster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 16%), typically at around 83,225 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 50owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Buick Roadmaster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 16% | 83,225 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 16% | 106,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 8% | 108,750 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Buick Roadmaster recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
Air bags
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Vehicle speed control:springs
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear wheel separation (EA96007) — opened May 31, 1996, closed Dec 24, 1996.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Buick Roadmaster years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Roadmaster | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Roadmaster | 52 | 2 |
| 1995 | 50 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Roadmaster?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Buick Roadmaster?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Buick Roadmaster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Roadmaster model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.