Buick Riviera 1985
Model Riviera made in 1985 by Buick got 7 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.8l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1985
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 16/24/19 | 17/31/22 | Premium | $ 1065 | 4 | 84 831 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/22/19 | 18/29/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 4 | 84 828 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 16/24/19 | 18/31/22 | Premium | $ 1065 | 5 | 840820 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/22/19 | 18/29/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 84 828 |
( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/28/23 | 22/36/27 | D | $ 783 | 5 | 84 820 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 16/23/19 | 18/29/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 4 | 84 827 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 16/23/19 | 18/29/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 84 827 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
89V102000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1755897 | 07/20/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/1989 | 07/25/1989 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off). | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
EA88036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/22/1988 | 08/30/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
12/24/2001 | 1 | ||
Vehicle suffered disabling fire damage in the engine compartment. cause of fire appeared to be fuel system related, carburator was still wet with fuel residue. ( ohio traffic accident report) *jg | |||
05/11/2001 | 1 | ||
While driving, fire developed and totally destroyed vehicle, possibly engine related. ohio traffic crash report. *slc | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
12/24/2001 | 1 | ||
Vehicle suffered disabling fire damage in the engine compartment. cause of fire appeared to be fuel system related, carburator was still wet with fuel residue. ( ohio traffic accident report) *jg |