Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shifting gears.*Ak. 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.*Slc
Engine & cooling
1992 Buick Roadmaster Engine problems
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1992 Buick Roadmaster's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 11% of all its complaints, most recently on February 5, 2002. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
When climbing a hill car shutters and changes gears. Dealer contacted and stated catalytic coverter was defective. Problem still exists. Tsb #92-74l60-8. Provide further information. *Ak
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.
RADIATOR FAILED.
ENGINE STALLS.
ENGINE FAILED 4 TIMES.
ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *DH
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. *Ak
Bearings were knocking against the wall of engine, had to replace. Tt
ENGINE STALLED 3 TIMES. *SD
Buick Roadmaster engine complaints by year
Roadmaster engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data