Electrical System Problems of Buick Riviera

Buick Riviera owners have reported 16 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car will not start (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Buick Riviera

The Horn Assembly problem

Horn failed.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Tl-the contact owns a 1995 Buick Riviera. The contact stated that 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.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Starter failed.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The consumer says that the vehicle began to not start, except after turning the key to start, then wait exactly 3 minutes and it would start each time with no failures. All the power worked except no start or noise and no crank without security read out by the speedometer.   Read details...

The Anti-theft Controller problem

This vehicle was not included in recall# 95v20400 electric system: anti-theft due to VIN although it dealt wit same problem. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.   Read details...




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