Buick Riviera 1992
Model Riviera made in 1992 by Buick got 17 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering. The car has one 3.8l engine.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/27/21 | 20/34/24 | Regular | $ 857 | 5 | 910821 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V157000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1991 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 2371 | 03/16/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/18/1991 | 09/25/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install pinch bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: general motors has identified this as a pre-delivery recall campaign. allvehicles will be corrected before they are sold. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990730030A | 04/01/2001 | 990730030 | 619370 | Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking | 05/24/2001 |
| 990730030 | 12/01/1999 | 575113 | 6089996 | Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt | 03/01/2000 |
| 10001 | 04/01/1998 | 601769 | Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc | 08/24/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 9573T4001 | 08/01/1995 | 45881 | Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/10/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision at 30 mph and the airbag did not deploy. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1995 | |||
| Airbag did not deploy during front end accident; vehicle hit telephone pole. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 08/30/2001 | 0 | ||
| While traveling at 30 mph another vehicle pulled out of a parking lot illegally, and consumer hit other car on rear passenger's side. upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. consumer has not contacted buick. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/23/1999 | 1 | 02/26/1992 | |
| While driving smoke came out of the ignition. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/30/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was in stop and go traffic, exterior temperature gauge red line appeared and the brakes became very spongy. when the brakes were applied, resulted in loss of control. consumer said that with reduced traffic and increased speed, cooling occured and the brake pedal effectiveness returned. contacted dealer. *ml | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 09/11/1998 | 8 | ||
| Evaporator core failed causing coolant to leak. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| Purchase car new the sentinel light doesn't work . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 08/20/2006 | 172000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat belt catches and will not feed. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who mentioned, nhtsa recall # 113343 pertaining to the seat belt webbing. the vehicle was not included in the recall. updated 9/27/2006 - the vehiclw was also not included in the steering shaft coupler recall 91v-157000. the driver's seat belt would not lock up. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/30/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was in stop and go traffic, exterior temperature gauge red line appeared and the brakes became very spongy. when the brakes were applied, resulted in loss of control. consumer said that with reduced traffic and increased speed, cooling occured and the brake pedal effectiveness returned. contacted dealer. *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| Intermittently the vehicle braking system malfunctions, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance. dealer replaced with a new master cylinder. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 08/20/2006 | 172000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat belt catches and will not feed. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who mentioned, nhtsa recall # 113343 pertaining to the seat belt webbing. the vehicle was not included in the recall. updated 9/27/2006 - the vehiclw was also not included in the steering shaft coupler recall 91v-157000. the driver's seat belt would not lock up. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 04/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Weak struts, causing vehicle to bottom out/squeaks. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 04/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear suspension bottoms out when there are passengers in rear seat. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Cooper tire life liner, classic ii, 205/70r15 was on a buick, riviera, 1992. while vehicle was parked right front tire suddenly exploded, causing tread to separate from sidewall. this happened after traveling a short distance. manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/14/1997 | 2 | ||
| Engine did not deaccelerate after releasing accelerator pedal, instead, accelerated high speed, driver kept brakes applied to avoid high speed, no warning, two occurrances within 10 days, cause unknown. | |||
| 03/14/1993 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control disengages while driving. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/02/1993 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers skip across the windshield, cutting the vision in half, dealer said wiper design needs to be replaced. tt tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | CINCINNATI | 45251 | JOSEPH BUICK PONTIAC GMC TRUCK | 513-741-1000 |