1995 BUICK RIVIERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

177

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 6 Fires 2 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE 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.

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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.

Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 12
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Electrical System
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 5 Crashes 4 Injuries 1 Death
Engine
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2 1 Death
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10713537 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 96,000 miles
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
#10713537 | ENGINE | | 96,000 miles
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
#10713537 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | | 96,000 miles
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
#10655145 | ENGINE | | N/A miles Fire
FOUL SMELL THEN PARKED AND WENT INSIDE MALL CAME BACK CAR HAD BEEN ON FIRE. *TR
#10655145 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles Fire
FOUL SMELL THEN PARKED AND WENT INSIDE MALL CAME BACK CAR HAD BEEN ON FIRE. *TR

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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.

Investigation EA00006 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Closed

Opened:

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

Investigation PE99059 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Closed

Opened:

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

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