Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Buick / Riviera / 1996
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
006058407 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Dt*: the contact stated there was an odor of fuel in the vehicle. the contact took the shroud off of the engine and determined the plastic fuel line
004300579 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in nhtsa recall 00v057000. passenger vehicles. the rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract
004288048 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 THE DRIVERS' SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH AND MUST BE REPLACED. *LA
0000257416 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 While driving the vehicle shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem. please provide any additional
004256290 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Electrical (?)--the engine dies while driving at highway speeds. the engine will not restart when shifted to neutral while still rolling but does
002222405 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 I have a buick rivera 1996, and the air bag on the driver side has exploded once, and now the light is on again. there is a leak of water in the back
002184695 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 While driving at estimated speeds of 40-45 mph, both driver and passenger air bags deployed without an impact or running over debris in road. please
0000184537 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
0000118571 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Steering wheel and column would shake badly. tilt bolts are in coming loose out of the column. problem is getting worse. have not taken to dealer.*ak
0000078498 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
999042770 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 SINCE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKES ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BRAKES SEEM TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *AK
001025502 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 While in reverse and applying brakes pedal dropped to the floorboard. owner discovered brake fluid pouring from brake line. brake line was rusted,
0000004038 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS
000004037 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS
000004036 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 HORN FAILED. *MJS
000004033 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS
000004030 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS
0000004029 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS
0000004027 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS
0000004026 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 WATER PUMP REPLACED. *MJS
996189745 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TOP OF THE GAS TANK SPLIT, RESULTING IN A LARGE GAS SPILL, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. *AK
996189744 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TOP OF THE GAS TANK SPLIT, RESULTING IN A LARGE GAS SPILL, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. *AK
0000185810 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Traction light stays on with cause unknown. the owner was told by the dealership that he probably ran through some water. please describe details.*
999094842 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor
999094841 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor
0000070442 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.
996070436 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED.
0000069631 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 COOLANT SENSOR FAILED.
996067348 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 STARTER FAILED.
0000067333 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 GOODYEAR TIRE BLEW OUT(P22560R16).
996026175 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 HORN FAILED 3 TIMES.
996017100 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE BURNT OUT.
002222890 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 I have a buick rivera 1996, and the air bag on the driver side has exploded once, and now the light is on again. there is a leak of water in the back
0000185820 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Traction light stays on with cause unknown. the owner was told by the dealership that he probably ran through some water. please describe details.*
002181906 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Traction control indicator illuminated. vehicle was taken to dealership. dealer stated when traction control light was on, the anti-lock brake system
002181896 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Traction control indicator illuminated. vehicle was taken to dealership. dealer stated when traction control light was on, the anti-lock brake system
002177045 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 This vehicle was not included in recall# 95v20400 electric system: anti-theft due to vin although it dealt wit same problem. cause unknown. dealer
0000118578 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Steering wheel and column would shake badly. tilt bolts are in coming loose out of the column. problem is getting worse. have not taken to dealer.*ak
002096896 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 MODULATOR AFFECTS ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL, CAN CAUSE WHEEL LOCK-UP AND STEERING PROBLEMS. *AK
002096895 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 MODULATOR AFFECTS ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL, CAN CAUSE WHEEL LOCK-UP AND STEERING PROBLEMS. *AK
001082865 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 WATER PUMP FAILED WITH ONLY 50100 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED TO BUICK'S RECOMMENDATIONS.*AK
999042776 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 SINCE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKES ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BRAKES SEEM TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *AK
0000004042 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS
0000004041 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS
000004040 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS
000004038 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS
0000004037 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS
0000004036 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 WATER PUMP REPLACED. *MJS
0000004035 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS
0000004034 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS
0000004033 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS
000004032 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 HORN FAILED. *MJS
000004031 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS
0000004030 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS
000004029 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS
0000004028 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS
0000004025 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 WATER PUMP REPLACED. *MJS
996189765 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TOP OF THE GAS TANK SPLIT, RESULTING IN A LARGE GAS SPILL, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. *AK
996189764 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TOP OF THE GAS TANK SPLIT, RESULTING IN A LARGE GAS SPILL, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. *AK
0000184547 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
0000184546 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
0000184545 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
0000184536 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
0000184535 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
995179111 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 3800 series ii super charged engine; while driving heard clanking engine dropped dead on highway coast to stop. dealer will not open engine, just
995179091 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 3800 series ii super charged engine; while driving heard clanking engine dropped dead on highway coast to stop. dealer will not open engine, just
999151656 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Erratic operation of windshield wipers. windshield wipers would stop working when left turn signal was used, and while making a turn. after turn was
999151637 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Erratic operation of windshield wipers. windshield wipers would stop working when left turn signal was used, and while making a turn. after turn was
999151636 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Erratic operation of windshield wipers. windshield wipers would stop working when left turn signal was used, and while making a turn. after turn was
996102443 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Auto-tran: while driving highway 55 mph, suddenly gears quit working, vehicle started coasting, no warning, 1st/2nd gears replaced, problem still
0000097225 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Rear seat belt retractor; the retractor spring on the belts, which is held together by a pastic plug over the spring, becomes soft and the plug pops
999094854 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor
999094852 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor
999094853 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor
999094844 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor
999094843 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor
996070445 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED.
996070444 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 STEERING WHEEL TILT FAILED.
996069945 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 TRACTION CONTROL FAILED.
0000069620 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
998050584 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICES SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM BY BUICK DEALERS.
998050312 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 WINDSHIELD MOLDING MELTS. (QCAW)
996026183 BUICK RIVIERA 1996 HORN FAILED 3 TIMES.

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