1994 Buick Roadmaster problems & reliability
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
6 complaints report injuries (6 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1994 Buick Roadmaster vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 | 25% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 18% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 14% |
| Suspension | 10 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 8% |
| Power Train | 6 | 7% |
| Structure | 6 | 7% |
| Steering | 5 | 6% |
| Visibility | 5 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jun 2, 2019
“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…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Dec 24, 2008
“The consumer was driving 7 mph when the vehicle lost control due to the ball joint dislodging. *ak the lower ball joint failed due to the nut backing off. The ball joint fell out of the knuckle causing the vehicle to collapse and drag on the ground. (recall id number : 96v019000) *tc *jb”
Suspension · filed Aug 17, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster. The 10 most recent:
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2019
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2019
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 31, 2018
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms. *yc
876527 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1998
Experiencing engine noise. *yc
9709016114B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 1997
Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
9709013202B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 1997
Water in air pump and/or dtc p0410, p0412, p1415, p1416, p0100, p0101, p0102 and dtc 48 (install air pump service kit). *tw
776513 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1997
Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw
676114A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 1997
UNKNOWN
438206A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1995
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1994 Buick Roadmaster in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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