Buick Riviera 1993
Model Riviera made in 1993 by Buick got 10 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and interior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 3.8l engine.
Model 1993
| 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 | 19/27/22 | 21/35/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 5 | 920901 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 576113 | 05/01/1995 | 43036 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |||
| 04/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of airbag in accident, resulting in injuries. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 1 | ||
| Daughter was traveling approx. 45mph, according to police report, had lost control of vehicle after swerving. hit enbankment on driver's side. upon impact, air bag did not deploy. vehicle flipped end over end. driver died. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Electrical short, when driving vehicle console lights go off and vehicle stalls, lights will flash. *ak dealer found a loose connection to the battery which was what was causing the problems, dealer did not charge consumer for repairs and problem seems to have been corrected. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Electrical short, when driving vehicle console lights go off and vehicle stalls, lights will flash. *ak dealer found a loose connection to the battery which was what was causing the problems, dealer did not charge consumer for repairs and problem seems to have been corrected. *slc | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Electrical short, when driving vehicle console lights go off and vehicle stalls, lights will flash. *ak dealer found a loose connection to the battery which was what was causing the problems, dealer did not charge consumer for repairs and problem seems to have been corrected. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing accident/injury. | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Brakes fail to respond when first applied during cold weather, then suddenly lock up, causing vehicle to skid. *aw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/13/1999 | 1 | 01/15/1993 | |
| The brake pads are rubbing against the brake disc causing them to prematurely wear. brakes pads broke apart while driving 40 mph. consumer was not applying brakes at this time all parts of brakes where distroyed.*yc.et. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 1 | ||
| Daughter was traveling approx. 45mph, according to police report, had lost control of vehicle after swerving. hit enbankment on driver's side. upon impact, air bag did not deploy. vehicle flipped end over end. driver died. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 07/26/1993 | 1200 | 10 | 07/15/1993 |
| Three of the aluminum wheels , both front and one right rear, are experiencing problem with air pressure loss. every three days consumer has to replace air in all three tires. all the tires and the stems were replaced, but problem recurred.the dealer was notified.*ak | |||