1995 BUICK RIVIERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
177
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA
The 1995 BUICK RIVIERA has received a total of 177 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontretractor (12 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (10 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA, potentially affecting up to 85,253 vehicles.
Recall 00V057000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
| 85,253 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SHOULDER BELT(S) DO NOT RETRACT. A RETAINER COULD SEPARATE FROM A REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WHICH RESULTS IN THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING BECOMING DISENGAGED.
Consequence: IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE SLACK IN THE SHOULDER BELT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH REAR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS FOR CORRECT FUNCTION AND INSTALL A SPRING COVER RETAINING STRAP TO EACH RETRACTOR. IF A RETRACTOR DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA
177 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK RIVIERA. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LATER FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. UPDATED 7/1/15*CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK RIVIERA. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LATER FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. UPDATED 7/1/15*CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK RIVIERA. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LATER FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. UPDATED 7/1/15*CN
FOUL SMELL THEN PARKED AND WENT INSIDE MALL CAME BACK CAR HAD BEEN ON FIRE. *TR
FOUL SMELL THEN PARKED AND WENT INSIDE MALL CAME BACK CAR HAD BEEN ON FIRE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040861001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *EH
00145 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT RETRACT DUE TO THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING BECOMING DISENGAGED FROM THE SPOOL SHAFT. *TT
631050 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WAVY OR DIMPLING APPEARANCE IN ROOF PANEL RUNNING FRONT TO BACK OR EXCESSIVE RAIN NOISE (REPLACE CARDBOARD ROOF INSULATOR ADHESIVE). *TW
476006A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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
531004 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DOOR GLASS RATTLES WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR. *TW
531101 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
REDUCED HEATER PERFORMANCE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *TW
431109A — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HVAC DISPLAY ERRORS AND/OR BLOWER OPERATION CONCERNS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 BUICK RIVIERA.
Other Model Years of the BUICK RIVIERA
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- 1991 BUICK RIVIERA — 16 complaints
- 1992 BUICK RIVIERA — 17 complaints
- 1993 BUICK RIVIERA — 9 complaints
- 1995 BUICK RIVIERA (current)
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- 1997 BUICK RIVIERA — 48 complaints
- 1998 BUICK RIVIERA — 43 complaints
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