There have been 33 safety recalls for the Buick Riviera. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Buick Riviera.
This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Lesabre, 1997 Buick Lesabre, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 1996 Buick Regal, 1996 Buick Riviera, 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 1996 Oldsmobile 98, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Lesabre, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 1996 Buick Riviera, 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 1996 Oldsmobile 98, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Buick Riviera, 1991 Buick Riviera, 1992 Buick Riviera, 1993 Buick Riviera, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, 1991 Cadillac Eldorado, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Recall Summary: The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. The belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicles would not meet the requirements of fmvss 101and 105.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Buick Reatta, 1990 Buick Riviera |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING |
| Recall Summary: Brake indicator light may not light when ignition is in the "on" position, the parking brake is applied, and the shift selector is in the park or neutral gear range. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Buick Riviera, 1992 Cadillac Eldorado, 1992 Cadillac Seville, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado |
| Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Recall Summary: The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2000 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 85,253 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 275,811 |
| Oct. 23, 1995 | Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft Controller | 32,869 |
| May. 31, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 113,343 |
| Sep. 18, 1991 | Steering:rack And Pinion | 2,371 |
| Sep. 13, 1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning | 18,904 |
| Sep. 6, 1990 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift | 63,964 |
| Feb. 12, 1990 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 10,166 |
| Jun. 16, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,755,897 |
| Apr. 5, 1989 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 634 |
| Apr. 5, 1989 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 10,535 |
| May. 10, 1988 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 65,136 |
| Nov. 15, 1982 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 5,316 |
| Jan. 3, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 79,686 |
| Jun. 16, 1981 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 9,070 |
| Mar. 13, 1979 | Parking Brake:conventional | 92 |
| Jan. 5, 1979 | Exterior Lighting | 8,534 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| Nov. 3, 1976 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 66,632 |
| Oct. 22, 1976 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 158 |
| Oct. 12, 1976 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 811,180 |
| Dec. 19, 1975 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 39,278 |
| Jul. 28, 1975 | Wheel | 687 |
| Nov. 14, 1974 | Wheels:center Section | 2,578 |
| Sep. 4, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2,562 |
| Dec. 27, 1973 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 782,111 |
| Jan. 24, 1973 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 3,707,064 |
| Oct. 25, 1972 | Vehicle Speed Control | 688 |
| May. 25, 1972 | Steering:linkages | 41,711 |
| Mar. 13, 1972 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 149 |
| Jan. 15, 1972 | Wheel | 30,885 |
| Jan. 15, 1970 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,178 |
| Jan. 13, 1970 | Wheel | 4,527 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2 |
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1993 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1992 Buick Riviera | 2 |
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1990 Buick Riviera | 4 |
| 1989 Buick Riviera | 2 |
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1986 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1985 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1984 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1983 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1982 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1981 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1979 Buick Riviera | 2 |
| 1978 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1977 Buick Riviera | 2 |
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1975 Buick Riviera | 3 |
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1 |
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 3 |
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2 |
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 2 |
| 1966 Buick Riviera | 1 |