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1996 Buick Roadmaster Electrical problems

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1996 Buick Roadmaster's electrical system with NHTSA - 9% of all its complaints, most recently on January 13, 2005. They describe 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Electrical complaints

Electrical system

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the auto door locks, and the courtesy lights. Owner has contacted the manufacturer who says there is nothing they can do. Provide further details. *Nm

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10107373
Electrical system

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. *Ph

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 10046367
Electrical systemCrash

96 Buick roadmaster wagon driver's side door catches fire and destroys car! Internal door fire.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10000237
Electrical system

Horn fails to operate intermittently because the button to activate horn is difficult to press. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 8002984
Electrical system

When ignition key is in "run" position, "arcing" as evidenced by intense static on the am radio, is taking place. When key is in "accessory" position, no static is present and am radio functions normally. Made three attempts to have original dealer diagnose problem. Refused to even investigate. Took vehicle to present owner, whose service advisor, when presented with problem by actually listening to the static, admitted that, "that should not happen." Dealer replaced radio. Obviously, no change. Radio is...

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not the problem, just the "messenger" and is providing the evidence of a potential fire hazard. Service manager refused to investigate further. Contacted buick (file 9901-07-953). They also refused to intervene. I have attempted to isolate problem by disconnecting individual power to blower, fuel pump, etc., To no avail. I am concerned that, eventually, whatever is arcing will cause enough heat to start a fire. Can you help? *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 717371

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