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] | 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 | 18/27/21 | 20/34/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 900608 |
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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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | ||||||||||||||||
95V110000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1989 to 07/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 113343 | 06/21/1995 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/1995 | 06/01/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
577106A | 12/01/1996 | 57-71-06 | 50571 | Cold start rattle noise. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
577106 | 02/01/1995 | 39308 | Cold start rattle noise. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
577106A | 02/01/1997 | 57-71-06 | 51497 | Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw | 06/27/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS | |||
09/30/1996 | 1 | ||
During collision, no deployment of air bag and the shoulder harness failed, resulting in injuries. | |||
09/30/1996 | 1 | ||
The air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries that included contusions. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
2 | 07/13/1991 | ||
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 | |||
11/01/1196 | 200000 | ||
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 | |||
09/30/1996 | 1 | ||
The seat belt shoulder harness failed to restrain occupant. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
09/30/1996 | 1 | ||
During collision, no deployment of air bag and the shoulder harness failed, resulting in injuries. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
11/01/1196 | 200000 | ||
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 | |||
08/28/1998 | 09/06/1997 | ||
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 | |||
08/28/1998 | 09/06/1997 | ||
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 | |||
1 | 07/13/1991 | ||
While driving, tackometer failed, cruise control failed, and vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, consumer had transmission checked. *slc |