1994 Buick Roadmaster Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 18%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Buick Roadmaster, 18% of the 85 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electrical short in the door panel, causing an electircal malfunction in the vehicle. Dealer found 7 wires burnt in door panel and 20 wires burnt under seat, causing several electrical components to fail. Vehicle experienced brake problems. Vehicle experienced alignment problems.”
NHTSA complaint #801096, filed 1996-08“When applying the ABS brakes in normal braking conditions the right rear brake intermittently locks up. Brake problem repaired by dealer. Also, the fuse box under the hood shorted out and caused a small fire.”
NHTSA complaint #836764, filed 1999-04“Had indication of grinding (metl 0n metal); no pads or shoes; had drum lining replaced. Took to dealer & they refused to look at brakes; told to take to another dearler; went to chevrolet; vehice was drivable but w/o brakes on them.”
NHTSA complaint #812115, filed 1997-05“While driving consumer tried to use ABS brakes, and vehicle would not stop. Vehicle was still moving at about 1mph ,for a mile before actually stopping.”
NHTSA complaint #859553, filed 2000-03“Abs brakes; will not perform efficiently, poor performance. (2) headlights are poor, failure possibly is reflector component. Please describe details. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #976034, filed 1995-12Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Roadmaster
21 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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