1992 BUICK RIVIERA
2 recalls, 17 complaints - 8 TSBs
95V110000 May 31, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
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
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIR RESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A WEBBING STOP BUTTON IF THE CUSTOMER REQUESTS REPAIR.
91V157000 Sep 18, 1991
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Defect Description
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO STEERING RACK LOWER COUPLING PINCH BOLT MAY BE MISSING.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT OCCURS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCED BY THE DRIVER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL PINCH BOLT.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Aug 21, 2006
Incident date: Aug 20, 2006
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 STE... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Aug 21, 2006
Incident date: Aug 20, 2006
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 STE... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Sep 4, 2001
Incident date: Aug 30, 2001
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
Crash
2 injured
TIRES
Sep 19, 2000
Incident date: Aug 24, 2000
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 15, 1999
Incident date: Jul 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. CONT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 15, 1999
Incident date: Jul 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. CONT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 23, 1999
Incident date: Jun 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 14, 1999
Incident date: May 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
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Sep 11, 1998
EVAPORATOR CORE FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Nov 6, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 14, 1997
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 8, 1995
PURCHASE CAR NEW THE SENTINEL LIGHT DOESN'T WORK . TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 21, 1995
Incident date: Apr 15, 1995
AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END ACCIDENT; VEHICLE HIT TELEPHONE POLE. TT
Crash
Fire
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Dec 2, 1993
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SKIP ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD, CUTTING THE VISION IN HALF, DEALER SAID WIPER DESIGN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TT TT
SUSPENSION
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Apr 13, 1995
WEAK STRUTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BOTTOM OUT/SQUEAKS. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Apr 13, 1995
REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT WHEN THERE ARE PASSENGERS IN REAR SEAT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Mar 14, 1993
CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 BUICK RIVIERA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 BUICK RIVIERA
8 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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
10001
Apr 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK RIVIERA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA00006
Opened: Feb 22, 2000 , Closed: Mar 6, 2000
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
IN ITS LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2000 TO NHTSA, GENERAL MOTORS STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 85,253 MODEL YEAR 1995 BUICK RIVIERA AND OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES FOR THE DEFECT IN THE OUTBOARD REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
PE99059
Opened: Sep 15, 1999 , Closed: Feb 22, 2000
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
COMPLAINTS GENERALLY STATED THAT ONE OR BOTH OUTBOARD REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT ALL AND ARE USELESS.IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROVIDE ANY TENSION AND HAVE EXCESS SLACK.THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY HAS A PLASTIC COVER NEXT TO THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING.ACCORDING TO GENERAL MOTORS (G... Read more
EA94010
Opened: Feb 28, 1994 , Closed: Jun 16, 1995
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA88036
Opened: Jul 22, 1988 , Closed: Aug 30, 1991
REAR DISC BRAKES
SUMMARY: CORROSION IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PREVENTS AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FOR PAD WEAR. THIS MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE LOSS OF REAR SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE. GM HAS ADDED CORROSION PROTECTION AND CHANGED SPRING RATE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. SAME BASIC DESIGN USED ON ALL MODELS IDENTIFIED.
BUICK RIVIERA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK RIVIERA across all model years (1966, 1996).
46
Total Recalls
439
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
30
Reported Crashes
23
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
BUICK RIVIERA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 43 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 48 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 69 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 177 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 2 | 17 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 16 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |