Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 990603009A | 02/01/2004 | 040861001 | 10001285 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update *eh | 04/25/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 010601007A | 07/01/2001 | 010601007 | 620835 | Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold. *tt | 08/31/2001 |
| 010601007 | 09/01/2007 | 010601007C | 619176 | Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj | 05/17/2001 |
| 576105 | 06/01/1995 | 45847 | Coolant leak near belt tensioner assembly 9replace o-rings on heater coolant bypass inlet pipe assembly). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 990603009 | 10/01/1999 | 6088903 | Conditions with floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt | 01/11/2000 | |
| 970501776515 | 05/01/1997 | 53021 | Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0131, p0171 or 44 set. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 9709016116A | 09/01/1997 | 54327 | Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 476006 | 12/01/1994 | 37957 | Popping/fluttering/ticking/spark knock noise while driving up medium grades or accelerating from a stop. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 040601017 | 06/01/2004 | 10008471 | New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
| 476006A | 06/01/1995 | 47-60-06 | 45850 | Popping/fluttering/ticking/spark knock/clunking noise while driving up medium grades or accelerating from a stop (replace exhaust seal or right exhaust manifold).*sd | 04/25/1996 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 08/27/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick riviera. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of a recall. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power control module needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was not part of any recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure and current mileage was 110,000. | |||
| 08/27/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1995 buick riviera. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of a recall. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power control module needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was not part of any recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure and current mileage was 110,000. pmb | |||
| 08/27/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1995 buick riviera. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of a recall. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed that the power control module needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was not part of any recall. the manufacturer was notified and also stated the vehicle was not part of a recall. the failure and current mileages were 110,000. dt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/17/2006 | 147000 | 3 | 05/05/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was overheating and the warning light indicating the coolant needed to be replaced was illuminated. the coolant was replaced, but the problem continued. an independent repair shop determined there was a leak into upper plenum and upper manifold. the gaskets were replaced and the manifold was cleaned. the problem returned a year later, the mechanic determined the same problem occurred. the same repairs were made as well as valves and adapters were replaced. the problem returned and the vehicle was taken to the same repair shop. | |||
| 05/25/2004 | 80000 | 1 | 03/01/2001 |
| Plastic radior tank cracks. this seems to be an issue with gm vehicles in general. i have talked with several people that have experienced the same problem. crack seems to start at mounting bolt for radior. i have always owned gm vehicles and currently own 3 however, at the cost of $400.00+ to replace my plastic radior, i may have to reconsider my future purchases.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving at 25-50 mph engine automatically shuts down. *ak | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 74000 | ||
| I was told that the intake manifold failed as well as the lower intake(plenum). (3.8l v6) the work was performed by a firestone retail store in myrtle beach, sc. has anyone else had this problem and what were the repair costs? i sure am curious. as far as paint, i had the car painted for $1000.00. | |||
| 10/14/1997 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| While driving the serpentine belts broke, causing the vehicle to run very hot. the temperature gauge went up to 270 degrees. owner will be contacting the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Nar 03-27-2003 mr engine coolant consumption or coolant leak inspect for material degradation/ replace intake manifolds. 1995-97 buick riviera, 1995-98- buick lesabre, park avenue, 1996-98 buick regal, 1998 chev lumina, monte carlo, 1995-98 oldsmobile 98, 1998 oldsmobile intrigue, 1995-98 pontiac bonneville, 1997-98 pontiac grand prix. *cb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 09/15/2001 | |||
| Heater/air conditioning and engine cooling fan were not operating, causing vehicle to overheat. manufacturer was notifed. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/31/2006 | 55000 | 3 | 12/31/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 buick riviera. at 50 mph the vehicle shut off completely and had to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but the stalling could not be duplicated. the failure mileage was 55,000.*ak updated 04/12/07. *jb | |||
| 01/12/1998 | 2 | ||
| Extensive leakage around the timing chain belt, gaskets replaced, resulting in the necessity of complete replacement of engine. | |||
| 02/28/1996 | |||
| Four-inch super charger gasket has no dow or bolt that holds gasket in place. consequence of defect: drop in acceleration/stalling and total loss of engine. result: blew three inch hole in compartment area. second incident occurred @ 21,000 miles. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, a fire started in the engine compartment, local fire department arrived to extinguish fire. cause of the fire was not determined. dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle stalls at any speed. *ak driveing this vehicle on free way could be dangerous, because it completely stalls. *yh | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 50 | 12/01/1994 | |
| While driving 25-50mpr, without warning, the engine shuts down, causing power steering loss, and the interior locks open and close rappidly. only after coasting off the highway coming to a stop, putting the car in park turning off the ignition, and waiting a couple of minutes will the car restart. dealer could not duplicate! need a resolution, because the family refuses to enter the car.*ak | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Both rear outboard seat belts do not retract, engine has severe skip when acsending hill in overdrive 9dealer cannot diagnose) and anti-lock/ traction light come on, occasionally brakes seem to stick after coming to stop. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| No summary | |||
| 01/12/1998 | 2 | ||
| Extensive leakage around the timing chain belt, gaskets replaced, resulting in the necessity of complete replacement of engine. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Engine and extensive repairs done to stop leakage of rack and pinion and transmission pan. | |||
| Engine stalls, causing loss of steering and other vehicle functions. problem is intermittent.dealers cannot duplicate. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 10/14/1997 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| While driving the serpentine belts broke, causing the vehicle to run very hot. the temperature gauge went up to 270 degrees. owner will be contacting the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
| 09/28/1999 | |||
| Backing out of driveway heard a loud noise. had the vehicle towed to dealer, and dealer discovered that turbo charger which sits on top of the motor had failed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/18/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Traction control light stayed on/needed for snowy conditions here in new england. repl'd brake press. mod.valve. heat on drivers side doesn't throw out much hot air. had it chk'd twice/o-rings repl'd/ and it still isn't working properly -(11/2000) new oil pan needed. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust leak compromised the power steering line, resulting in a fire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 11/27/2002 | 137971 | 1 | |
| The abs and traction light illuminated. the dealer replaced the abs control module and the modulation valve. the wiring harness was replaced. the egr system failed. *ak *nlm | |||