1996 Buick Roadmaster Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, 12% of the 52 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving steering controls of the vehicle will lock up. Water pump leaks on to the belt while driving at low speed and when making a sharp turn . Belt slips, and locks up power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #881581, filed 2001-02“When engine is substantially wet power steering is lost. There is no prior warning. Dealer was unable to provide remedy, but has recognized the defect.”
NHTSA complaint #893985, filed 2001-08“Coolant leaks from the bottom of the water pump onto vibration damper and power steering belt, causing loss of control. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #861837, filed 2000-05Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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