The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.
Fuel system
Buick Roadmaster Fuel System problems by year
15 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buick Roadmaster's fuel system. Fuel pumps, leaks, injectors, fuel smells, gauges and stalling caused by fuel delivery.
Fuel System complaints by model year
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Latest Roadmaster fuel system complaints
Went and filled the fuel tank with fuel , I went about 100 yards to another store , stayed in the store about 30 minutes , when I came out I noticed fuel on the ground on the left side around the fuel tank
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 buick roadmaster. He noticed a small amount of gasoline near the fuel tank. He immediately notified the dealer to have the vehicle inspected and didn't receive a response. He also notified the manufacturer in reference to recall# 94v210000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), and was informed by a representative that his vin number was excluded. The manufacturer also stated that they would not assume responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Upon leaving for work in the morning, my 1996 buick roadmaster with 56,600 miles would not start. I had the car towed to a local auto repair garage. Went to pick up car a couple of days later and the mechanic told me I was lucky there had not been a fire or explosion due to the smoldering fuel pump and melted wiring harness inside the fuel tank. He gave me the part. I thought that general motors would be interested in hearing about this defect as I was sure that many other roadmasters are still on the road. I...
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called the customer relations dept. On 6/27 and related this safety concern and also sent an e-mail to them on their website offering to send pictures of this part. As of today, 7/6/06, I had not heard from anyone so I called again. I emphasized my concerns again and also requested to be compensated for this repair as I felt this was not a normal wear and tear problem, but a defect problem. I was told that the vehicle was too old. I told them that I did not realize there was a time limit on people's safety and well being. I also told them that I was disappointed that no one at gm was interested in seeing this part or pictures. They could be relying on the fact that the gas tank is under a vacuum, but in this case, the pump was actually smoldering and if I had happened to stop and get gas while this was smoldering and removed the gas cap and added the third element, oxygen, there very well could have been a fire or explosion. This is an original gm part and I find it hard to believe that gm has no interest in this matter. The original mileage should be a factor, not just the year. Customer relations told me they would send me in writing their refusal to assist me with any compensation for the repair. What bothers me the most is their lack of concern for other people's safety. *Jb
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.*Jb
Fuel pump failed & vehicle would not start, vehicle towed to shop, mechanic found shorted fuel pump due to loose wiring that caused arcing in tank for some time. Mechanic stated that wiring may not have been hooked up properly at factory. *Jb
While driving vehicle's fuel pump stopped working due to an electrical short. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts...*Ak
Wires on fuel pump within fuel tank showed signs of severe shortages which could have led to a fire. Dealer notifed. Part was available for analysis. Consumer stated even though the gas tank was full, the gas needle would drop to zero, consumer states the entire fuel sensor and pump was replaced.*Jb
Gas tank was leaking at the top only when full. Dealer found a crack at the top of the tank because seal. The tank was ordered to rectify problem.*Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Smelled gasoline. Noticed leakage within inches of the left exhaust pipe. Entire crossframe was wet. Contacted dealer . Dealer discovered that fuel leakage was caused by chafing of fuel lines. *Ak *ml
Took vehicle to gas station & filled tank with fuel. Noticed, after paying for gas, that it was leaking. Checked underneath at fuel tank & noticed a bubble where it was leaking. The fuel tank was made of plastic & was black. Took vehicle to dealer to check fuel tank. *Ak
A clip disconnected from fuel line, causing a fuel leakage. Consumer lost half tank of gas, and the dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *Ak
One of the fuel lines rubs against the metal frames, causing the fuel line to wear through and create a fuel leak. Dealer has to replace and reposition the fuel line. *Ak
FUEL PUMP FAILURE.
Plastic fuel tank vacuum is so strong it distorts fuel tank; curls upward; does not adequately deliver fuel to engine; causes engine to suddenly stop;no warning
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data