Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Buick Riviera

Buick Riviera owners have reported 3 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Buick Riviera


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Buick Riviera

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Intermittently when vehicle accelerates from a complete stop the the engine revs, but the vehicle will not move. The dealer has been notified.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Riviera. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle continued to accelerate and would not stop when the contact depressed the brake pedal with both feet. He drove on the shoulder and had to place the vehicle in neutral for it to stop.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

While at a complete stop vehicle will surge forward. Dealer has been notified. Problem has reoccurred. Dealer unable to solve problem.   Read details...




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