Buick Riviera 1991

Model Riviera made in 1991 by Buick got 16 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and parking brake. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 3.8l engine.

Model 1991

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/27/2120/34/24Regular$ 8925900608

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
95V110000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1989 to 07/01/1992V (Vehicle)11334306/21/1995ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/31/199506/01/1995
Defect SummaryThe front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. the belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.
NotesSystem: interior; shoulder belts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; orcadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
577106A12/01/199657-71-0650571Cold start rattle noise. *tw05/27/1997
57710602/01/199539308Cold start rattle noise. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
577106A02/01/199757-71-0651497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw06/27/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
09/30/19961
 During collision, no deployment of air bag and the shoulder harness failed, resulting in injuries.
09/30/19961
 The air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries that included contusions.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
207/13/1991
 In hot weather, engine overheats and sometimes will not restart after shutoff, consumer has to let it set a few minutes before it will start, thermostat has been replaced, radiator has been cleaned, engine has been serviced, and anti freeze has been changed, however engine continues to overheat. *slc
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
 Parking brake is not working properly. please describe. tt
POWER TRAIN
07/20/1998
 While driving the driver can't determine how fast vehicle is traveling and how much fuel is in the vehicle because the speedometer doesn't work at all. contacted the dealer, but refused to fix the vehicle because they said the vehicle isn't under warranty. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
11/01/1196200000
 The seatbelt in the front does not pull out. when it rains or snows the brake cause the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
09/30/19961
 The seat belt shoulder harness failed to restrain occupant.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
09/30/19961
 During collision, no deployment of air bag and the shoulder harness failed, resulting in injuries.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
11/01/1196200000
 The seatbelt in the front does not pull out. when it rains or snows the brake cause the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
06/01/1993
 When applying brake under normal braking situations there is extended braking distance. front rotors have been replaced 3 times, and calipers once. please add further deatails.*ak
08/28/199809/06/1997
 When brakes were applied the car did not stop at all. buick states the booster had been modified to improve brakes. however, dealer states the booster is a safety hazard. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
06/01/1993
 When applying brake under normal braking situations there is extended braking distance. front rotors have been replaced 3 times, and calipers once. please add further deatails.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
 The vacuum is not working early in morning. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
08/28/199809/06/1997
 When brakes were applied the car did not stop at all. buick states the booster had been modified to improve brakes. however, dealer states the booster is a safety hazard. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
107/13/1991
 While driving, tackometer failed, cruise control failed, and vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, consumer had transmission checked. *slc