Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Buick Riviera. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Engine Head Gasket Failure problems | |
| Engine problems |
Gm has recalled 1997-2002 pontiac grand prix and Buick regals wit the 3. 8 liter supercharged v-6 engines for oil leaking and burning on the exhaust manifold causing some 267 known fires. I have a 1997 Buick Riviera 3. 8 liter supercharged engine which has begun doing the same thing recently. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Buick Riviera. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when he noticed there was a puddle of oil on the engine due to an oil leak from the valve covers. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling) but did not confirm if the Read details...
Vehicle - 1997 Buick riveria 3. 8 l supercharged engine -- oil leak from front valve cover gasket -- recall just released for 1997-2003 Buick regal and grand prix but left the riveria out of the recall list for the exact same engine --- I replaced the gasket myself (very expensive gasket) - Read details...