Buick Riviera 1987

Model Riviera made in 1987 by Buick got 8 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering. The car has one 3.8l engine.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/27/2120/35/25Regular$ 678586 917

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
88V078000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1985 to 06/01/1985V (Vehicle)6513606/30/1988MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/10/198805/13/1988
Defect SummaryInsufficient clearance between the power steering pump pressure hose assembly and the transmission governor/speed sensor connector could cause abrasion of the hose.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a fluid leak, with the potential foran underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryReplace the power steering pump pressure hose.
NotesSystem: power steering pump hose.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA88036GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/22/198808/30/1991REAR DISC BRAKES
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA87022GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/27/198711/27/1991STALLING
 There is no summary currently available
C89001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/06/198901/16/1990THROTTLE NON-RETURN
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
 Brake fluid is leaking the computer is saying something with the electrical system . tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
07/15/1996
 When driving the vehicle cut off/stalls, cauising loss of power steering.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
210/12/1996
 Onboard computer failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
07/03/1998103/31/1997
 Timing chain broke at startup. nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
07/15/1996
 When driving the vehicle cut off/stalls, cauising loss of power steering.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
 Brake fluid is leaking the computer is saying something with the electrical system . tt
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
01/29/19929
 'cold power steering'. *dsh