Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Buick Riviera

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 1998 Buick Riviera. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Buick Riviera

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
2
Transmission Shudder problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Buick Riviera

The Automatic Transmission problem

Upon stopping vehicle has to press brakes down hard to hold vehicle in place. Vehicle jumps if brakes are not held down firmly. Please provide any further information.   Read details...

The Transmission Shudder problem

Vehicle was not able to shift properly due to gears grinding in transmission. Engine was super charged, but not transmission. At transmission center, consumer was informed bearings were failing and caused the grinding.   Read details...


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