Buick Riviera owners have reported 7 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel injector (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems |
The contact owns a 1996 Buick Riviera. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline odor. The contact noticed that the fuel tank was fractured from excessive corrosion causing fuel to leak. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Read details...
While driving, began to smell odor of fuel in the cabin. Pulled to side of road, opened hood to witness fuel supply line to rear fuel injector rail leaking on to top of engine. Fuel continued to leak onto engine even after I shut off the car. Read details...
: the contact stated there was an odor of fuel in the vehicle. The contact took the shroud off of the engine and determined the plastic fuel line had a hole. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where the fuel line was replaced with a high pressure hose. Read details...
The contact owns a 1996 Buick Riviera. While driving approximately 45 mph the engine started hesitating. He pulled over to the side of the road, and noticed an engine compartment fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage center. Read details...
Top of the gas tank split, resulting in a large gas spill, almost causing a fire. Read details...