Buick Riviera 1999
Model Riviera made in 1999 by Buick got 9 consumer complains there are 8 investigations as well as 29 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 3.8 engine.
Model 1999
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 18/27/21 | 20/35/24.7788 | Premium | 928 | MIDSIZE CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 040861001 | 12/01/2004 | 040861001A | 10012688 | Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *eh | 03/10/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016464 | Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
| 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 - ENGINE | |||||
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 010601008A | 05/01/2002 | 010601008 | 634813 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010601008 | 02/01/2001 | 619177 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 990603009 | 10/01/1999 | 6088903 | Conditions with floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt | 01/11/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 990603005A | 12/01/2000 | 990603005 | 618099 | Some vehicles may exhibit a generator noise (whine / hum / moan / vibration) in passenger compartment at idle, slow speeds, decelerating or parking maneuvers. *jb | 04/04/2001 |
| 990605005 | 10/01/1999 | 6088811 | Some vehicles may exhibit a popping type noise heard in the passenger compartment. *tt | 01/08/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 3115 | 01/01/2004 | 10009950 | Engine intake manifold coolant leak. *sc | 11/02/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 000730007A | 02/01/2002 | 000730007 | 629375 | Subject regarding whine noise in park or neutral, service engine soon or service vehicle soon lamp illumination. *tt | 04/02/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 01432 | 01/01/2003 | 10004412 | Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 010730032B | 11/01/2004 | 010730032A | 628928 | Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak. *tt updated *eh | 03/25/2002 |
| 837112 | 12/01/1998 | 603082 | Noise and/or vibration during low speed acceleration or brake torquing. *tt | 02/01/1999 | |
| 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 |
| 000730002 | 02/01/2000 | 611290 | Some owners of vehicles with a hydra-matic 4t65-e transaxle may comment on harsh upshifts or harsh garage shifts, soft shifts, shudders on hard acceleration, or shifts erratic. *tt | 06/01/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 000730002B | 07/01/2002 | 000730002A | 634985 | Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||||
| 990850021 | 12/01/1999 | 6089947 | A condition with the front seat back and / or seat cushion heat element is non-functioning. *tt | 02/29/2000 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 990232007 | 09/01/1999 | 733208 | 608376 | This bulletin addresses concerns of steering vibration / shudder / moan during parking maneuvers on dry pavement. *tt | 11/24/1999 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 831704 | 10/01/1998 | 602983 | Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc | 01/25/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 000310007F | 11/17/2004 | 000310007G | 618097 | Vehicles may experience shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *jb updated *eh gm voicemail message. *tt | 04/03/2001 |
| 990308006 | 11/01/1999 | 6088892 | Customers may comment that a squeak, squawk or creak noise from front strut assembly. *tt | 01/11/2000 | |
| 990308005 | 10/01/1999 | 6088866 | Experiencing clunk, rattle or metal to metal noise from front of vehicle. *tt | 01/11/2000 | |
| 833004 | 09/01/1998 | 603826 | Experiencing shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| PIC-4887 | 06/01/2008 | 10026686 | Gmc: harsh ride or line installation concern with delco shock kit. concerns with connecting the lines to the shocks and the air compressor. concern of harsh ride after installation. *pe | 12/01/2008 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| PIC-4887 | 06/01/2008 | 10026686 | Gmc: harsh ride or line installation concern with delco shock kit. concerns with connecting the lines to the shocks and the air compressor. concern of harsh ride after installation. *pe | 12/01/2008 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 020730014A | 07/01/2002 | 020730014 | 635006 | Information on servicing 4t65-e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets for various models from 1997 through 2002. *tt | 10/15/2002 |
| 020730014 | 04/01/2002 | 634997 | Information on servicing 4t65e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets. *tt | 10/11/2002 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 050604058 | 09/01/2005 | 10017568 | Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt | 11/10/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA07008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2007 | 05/01/2008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | 08V118000 | |
| By letter dated march 12, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by nhtsa recall number 08v-118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 buick regal gs and pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the l67 supercharged version of gm's 3800 series ii v6 engine.the recalled regal gs vehicles were built from august 1996 to june 2003 and the grand prix gtp from march 1996 through january 2003.according to gm, oil may escape past the valve cover gasket on the front cylinder bank (cylinders 1-3-5) and deposit onto hot exhaust system components.under certain conditions, it is possible for this oil to ignite a small pilot flame, which may spread to the adjacent plastic spark plug wire channel, the spark plug wires themselves, the plastic engine cover, and other under hood components.reports indicate this most often occurs on higher-mileage vehicles shortly after the vehicle has been driven and then parked.typically, the fire was discovered within 5 to 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked.during this time window, under hood temperatures may become elevated.such elevated temperatures combined with a lack of airflow through the engine compartment may permit a small pilot flame to propagate and ignite other fuel sources.to correct the safety defect, gm will install an improved design front valve cover gasket and spark plug wire retainer.this remedy will be suppliedfree of charge for all recalled vehicles.until sufficient parts become available to repair all of the affected vehicles, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions: (1) they strongly recommend that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, carport, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle - the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; and (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual.the action taken by gm is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the subject fire incident rate on the c-, g-, and h-platform subject vehicles is low.the agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.accordingly, this investigation is closed.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
| EA07008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2007 | 05/01/2008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | 09V116000 | |
| By letter dated march 12, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by nhtsa recall number 08v-118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 buick regal gs and pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the l67 supercharged version of gm's 3800 series ii v6 engine.the recalled regal gs vehicles were built from august 1996 to june 2003 and the grand prix gtp from march 1996 through january 2003.according to gm, oil may escape past the valve cover gasket on the front cylinder bank (cylinders 1-3-5) and deposit onto hot exhaust system components.under certain conditions, it is possible for this oil to ignite a small pilot flame, which may spread to the adjacent plastic spark plug wire channel, the spark plug wires themselves, the plastic engine cover, and other under hood components.reports indicate this most often occurs on higher-mileage vehicles shortly after the vehicle has been driven and then parked.typically, the fire was discovered within 5 to 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked.during this time window, under hood temperatures may become elevated.such elevated temperatures combined with a lack of airflow through the engine compartment may permit a small pilot flame to propagate and ignite other fuel sources.to correct the safety defect, gm will install an improved design front valve cover gasket and spark plug wire retainer.this remedy will be suppliedfree of charge for all recalled vehicles.until sufficient parts become available to repair all of the affected vehicles, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions: (1) they strongly recommend that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, carport, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle - the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; and (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual.the action taken by gm is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the subject fire incident rate on the c-, g-, and h-platform subject vehicles is low.the agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.accordingly, this investigation is closed.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 50 | 2 | 08/07/1999 |
| Consumer stated that while driving at 45mph the steering wheel would start to shake. ts dealer claimed this was normal. alarm system goes off and locked doors. transmitter replaced. hesitation on acceleration at 35-40 mph. dealer reported normal. rubbing noise when backing up. no problem found. *tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 50 | 2 | 08/07/1999 |
| Consumer stated that while driving at 45mph the steering wheel would start to shake. ts dealer claimed this was normal. alarm system goes off and locked doors. transmitter replaced. hesitation on acceleration at 35-40 mph. dealer reported normal. rubbing noise when backing up. no problem found. *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/18/2003 | 65000 | ||
| While driving 70 mph with the cruise control engaged, gas pedal descended to the floor, causing the vehicle to surge to 120 mph. when attempting to brake vehicle vibrated violently which burned the brake pads. vehicle continued to drive at 120 mph for half a mile before driver was able to shut off the engine. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/22/2003 | 46741 | 07/21/2003 | |
| I needed to replaced the inlet and outlet hoses for the steering of my 1999 buick rivieria. i had it in the shop to take care of trak off light and the mechanic advise me to have it done because they had a bullentin referring about it | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 50 | 2 | 08/07/1999 |
| Consumer stated that while driving at 45mph the steering wheel would start to shake. ts dealer claimed this was normal. alarm system goes off and locked doors. transmitter replaced. hesitation on acceleration at 35-40 mph. dealer reported normal. rubbing noise when backing up. no problem found. *tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/14/2008 | 1 | ||
| While driving our 1999 buick rivera, i noticed what felt like an out of round tire. as soon as i arrived home, i checked out the tire. it was located at psr. i found evidence of tread separation in the form of a bulge in the tread. i also examined the dsr tire and found the same thing. *tr | |||
| 05/14/2008 | 1 | ||
| While driving our 1999 buick rivera, i noticed what felt like an out of round tire. as soon as i arrived home, i checked out the tire. it was located at psr. i found evidence of tread separation in the form of a bulge in the tread. i also examined the dsr tire and found the same thing. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 10/18/2003 | 65000 | ||
| While driving 70 mph with the cruise control engaged, gas pedal descended to the floor, causing the vehicle to surge to 120 mph. when attempting to brake vehicle vibrated violently which burned the brake pads. vehicle continued to drive at 120 mph for half a mile before driver was able to shut off the engine. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 10/18/2003 | 65000 | ||
| While driving 70 mph with the cruise control engaged, gas pedal descended to the floor, causing the vehicle to surge to 120 mph. when attempting to brake vehicle vibrated violently which burned the brake pads. vehicle continued to drive at 120 mph for half a mile before driver was able to shut off the engine. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | WESTFIELD | LINDENMAN BUICK | 908-232-8484 | |
| PA | READING | STEVE MOYER SUBURU |