Automatic Transmission problems of the 1996 Buick Riviera

Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1996 Buick Riviera. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/25/1996

Auto-tran: while driving highway 55 mph, suddenly gears quit working, vehicle started coasting, no warning, 1st/2nd gears replaced, problem still exist, seems as as though a plastic ring in transmission is defective.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/03/1996

Transmission overdrive burnt out.


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