Buick Riviera owners have reported 13 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Shudder problems | |
| Transmission Noise problems |
Goes out of high gear while driving between 35-65. Read details...
Modulator affects abs and traction control, can cause wheel lock-up and steering problems. 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...
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...
Vehicle started making noises under the hood. Also, when putting in reverse the rpms would move, but the vehicle would not. Dealer said vehicle needed new transmission. . Read details...