1988 BUICK RIVIERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 BUICK RIVIERA
The 1988 BUICK RIVIERA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 BUICK RIVIERA, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 BUICK RIVIERA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 BUICK RIVIERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS CHNAGING MY OWN OIL WHEN I NOTICED A PART OF THE UNIBODY SUB-FRAME NEAR THE STEERING CONTROL ARM WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I HAD IT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL FABRICATOR WHO TOLD ME THAT IT WAS AN ORIGINAL DEFECT, THAT IT WAS NOT PROPERLY POWDER COATED OR ANOTHER TYPE OF FACTORY CONTAMINATION BECAUSE IT IS THE ONLY SPOT ON THE CAR SHOWING SIGNIFICANT RUST. THERE IS ONE OTHER 1988 BUICK RIVIERA IN TOWN AND JUST RECENTLY THERE CAR FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME SPOT. COINCIDENCE DOES NOT SEEM LIKELY. ARE THERE OTHER ACCIDENTS OR HIGHWAY DEATHS THAT HAVE BEN REPORTED FOR THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL YEAR AS MINE.THANK YOU FOR YOR TIME AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THIS MATTER. PLEASE ADVISE WITH INFORMATION THAT YOU FIND.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1988 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 BUICK RIVIERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 BUICK RIVIERA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 BUICK RIVIERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK RIVIERA
- 1983 BUICK RIVIERA — 1 complaint
- 1984 BUICK RIVIERA — 0 complaints
- 1985 BUICK RIVIERA — 7 complaints
- 1986 BUICK RIVIERA — 2 complaints
- 1987 BUICK RIVIERA — 8 complaints
- 1988 BUICK RIVIERA (current)
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- 1990 BUICK RIVIERA — 16 complaints
- 1991 BUICK RIVIERA — 16 complaints
- 1992 BUICK RIVIERA — 17 complaints
- 1993 BUICK RIVIERA — 9 complaints
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