We found the following complaints for BUICK RIVIERA (1996)
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While driving at estimated speeds of 40-45 mph, both driver and passenger air bags deployed without an impact or running over debris in road.please describe details.
I have a buick rivera 1996, and the air bag on the driver side has exploded once, and now the light is on again.there is a leak of water in the back seat on the floor on the passenger side, and now the air bag light, the traction light are one again.i know there were buick's recalled because of driver side airbags exploding, however, when i called gm they said not on the rivera.now, all of these are buick cars, and i am having the same problem with this.this has put my life and that of my passangers in danger, because if that airbag deployed while i was driving on the interstate, we would have been killed or badly hurt.i would like something done about this. It has caused me constant mental stress just worrying about this thing deploying again.please help me. I am a professional business woman and i am 41 years of age.i would like general motors to repair the problem on my car.please contact me.
Alternator idler pully and belt replaced.*mjs
Starter failed.
Alternator idler pully and belt replaced.*mjs
Horn failed.*mjs
Horn failed 3 times.
Horn failed.*mjs
This vehiclewas not included inrecall# 95v20400 electric system: anti-theft due to vinalthough it dealt wit same problem. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Service engine soon light goes on and off by itself.vehicle has been services several times for this problem by buick dealers.
I smelled gas. I opened the hood, removed the engine cover & fuel was spraying from the plastic fuel line, the size of a pinhole. I contacted the dealer to order a new fuel line and was told the fuel line part #25648136 is discontinued, as soon as i find one left somewhere,i will be taking to an independent repair shop for repair. There are no recalls listed on this? a dangerous situation. I went into various auto forums on the internet & noticed that several other people were having the same problem. A pinhole leak in the plastic fuel line. This is the second time i have replaced this line in the 4 years i have owned this car with 60000 miles between the last time this happened and now. Gm needs to offer a redesigned replacement part that doesn't leak.
Water pump replaced.*mjs
Water pump failed with only 50100 miles on the vehicle.vehicle has been maintained to buick's recommendations.
Coolant sensor failed.
Water pump replaced.*mjs
Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough.the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor replaced.for this expenisve a car, it has been in the shop constantly and is unreliable.we have never in the last nine cars had any of them be in the shop like this.this is regretfully our first and last buick at this rate.the car is lovely, but can't be trusted on over a two hour trip.
Alternator idler pully and belt replaced.*mjs
Electrical (?)--the engine dies while driving at highway speeds.the engine will not restart when shifted to neutral while still rolling but does restart when the brake is applied!this has happened seven times during the past 9 months and is happening with more frequency--4 times this month!the buick service dept. Has not been able to recreate the problem and cannot determine the source of the problem. *la
While driving the vehicle shut off.the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem.please provide any additional information.
Alternator idler pully and belt replaced.*mjs
3800 series ii super charged engine; while driving heard clanking engine dropped dead on highway coast to stop. Dealer will not open engine, just replace.tt
Tractionlight cameon and stayed on, which could indicate a problem withengine or brakes perowner's manual. Contacted dealer.
Erratic operation of windshield wipers. Windshield wipers would stop working when left turn signal was used, and while making a turn. After turn was completed, the windshield wipers would resume working again. Also windshieldwipers would continue to work when switch was in a off mode. Would have to turn vehicle off again to get wipers to stop operating. Dealer notifed, and repaired windshield wipers at consumer's expense.. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
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.the vehicle was completely destroyed . The cause of failure has not been determined at this time. Although he experienced an identical failure, he vehicle identification number was excluded from recallcampaign id number 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel) .the failure and current mileages were 140,000.
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. The failure mileage was 68,000.updated 8//1/14the consumer stated the tank was plastic with a metal ring bonded to the tank, with a metal lock ring that held the fuel pump in place. Both metal rings were completely rusted, to the point they were crumbling and flaking. Updated 08/26/14
Fuel smell when tank is full. Removed access cover for fuel pump module found well for module filled with dirt over top of module. Clean out dirt found metal ring to hold module in rotted off tank there was nothing holding fuel pump module in tankif car rolled over. Fuelcan run out looks like a bad hazard.
Dt*: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.updated 3/22/2006 - the vehicle stalled while driving and that when the consumer open the hood and say the mist of fuel being sprayed onto the hot engine.the rubber fuel line was replaced with a high pressure rubber line at and independent shop.
The contact owns a 1996 buick riviera.the contact is experiencing a fuel and a water leak.the dealer stated that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 150,000. Updated 04-08-08
Top of the gas tank split, resulting in a large gas spill, almost causing a fire.
Top of the gas tank split, resulting in a large gas spill, almost causing a fire.
While driving i noticed a smell of gas. I stopped & was at a truck stop. I checked under the gas tank vehicle & spotted no gas dripping from the tank. Then i went around to front of the vehicle & saw no gas leaking. Then several days later, i drove to fresno, parked the car & told my daughter that i smelled gas. I opened the hood, removed the engine cover & fuel was spraying from the plastic fuel line, the size of a pinhole. I placed some tape on it & drove it home. I contacted the dealer & ordered a new fuel line. I will be taking into thebuick dealership for repair. There are no recalls listed on this???? a dangerous situation.i went into various auto forums on the internet & noticed that several other people were having the same problem. A pinhole leak in the plastic fuel line.this being on the 1995 - 1999 buick riviera's ( 3.8 l ) v6.
I smelled gas. I opened the hood, removed the engine cover & fuel was spraying from the plastic fuel line, the size of a pinhole. I contacted the dealer to order a new fuel line and was told the fuel line part #25648136 is discontinued, as soon as i find one left somewhere,i will be taking to an independent repair shop for repair. There are no recalls listed on this? a dangerous situation. I went into various auto forums on the internet & noticed that several other people were having the same problem. A pinhole leak in the plastic fuel line. This is the second time i have replaced this line in the 4 years i have owned this car with 60000 miles between the last time this happened and now. Gm needs to offer a redesigned replacement part that doesn't leak.
Speedometer failed.
Transmission overdrive burnt out.
Auto-tran: while driving highway 55 mph, suddenly gears quit working, vehicle started coasting, no warning, 1st/2nd gears replaced, problem still exist, seems as as though a plastic ring in transmission is defective.
Traction control failed.
Traction light stays on with cause unknown.the owner was told by the dealership that he probably ran through some water.please describe details.
Modulator affects abs and traction control, can cause wheel lock-up and steering problems.
Tractionlight cameon and stayed on, which could indicate a problem withengine or brakes perowner's manual. Contacted dealer.
Seat belt failure:the seat belt fastener(clasp/hook) on my 1996 buick riviera vin # [xxx] has failed.insertion of the male end of the belt into the female fastener fails to result in the unit locking.buick states they have no recall on this issue or any responsibility to repair it.the rear passenger seat belt (left side, i.e. Behind driver) fails to retract the belt or snug it up after the belt is fastened.this results in more than a foot of slack belt and thus affords little protection to a passenger in the event of accident.although there is a buick recall on precisely this problem for this make and model car (gm 00023, dated 15 november 2000, in response to a 28 february 2000 nhtsarecall order, number 00v057000) buick tells me it does not cover my vehicles vin number and is also not their responsibility to repair. Since both issues clearly involve safety issues, i thought the nhtsa would be interested.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 1996 buick riviera. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt failed. The contact stated that he attempted to put the seat belt on but it failed to connect. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they did not provide the cause of failure, just the replacement part number. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the part was no longer available. The failure mileage was 76,000. The vin was not available.
Right front seat belt failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The drivers' side seat belt buckle will not latch and must be replaced.*la
Consumer's vehicle experiencedthe same problem as stated in nhtsa recall 00v057000. Passenger vehicles.the rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract.a retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged. Dealer indicated to the consumer that recall applied only for the year 1995 .
Rear seat belt retractor; the retractor spring on the belts, which is held together by a pastic plug over the spring, becomes soft and the plug pops out, causing the spring to fail by jumping out of its housing due to heat encountered on rear package shelf in the summer.
Seat belt failure:the seat belt fastener(clasp/hook) on my 1996 buick riviera vin # [xxx] has failed.insertion of the male end of the belt into the female fastener fails to result in the unit locking.buick states they have no recall on this issue or any responsibility to repair it.the rear passenger seat belt (left side, i.e. Behind driver) fails to retract the belt or snug it up after the belt is fastened.this results in more than a foot of slack belt and thus affords little protection to a passenger in the event of accident.although there is a buick recall on precisely this problem for this make and model car (gm 00023, dated 15 november 2000, in response to a 28 february 2000 nhtsarecall order, number 00v057000) buick tells me it does not cover my vehicles vin number and is also not their responsibility to repair. Since both issues clearly involve safety issues, i thought the nhtsa would be interested.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Could not get first incident date entered.this is current timestarted in 2013.have had repaired 5 times and needs again.when driving on freeway above 60 miles per hour and have to brake heavily it will start to shake and shimmysteering column fixed 2 times this year, as it loosens up and you can move it up to two inches back and forth.
Modulator affects abs and traction control, can cause wheel lock-up and steering problems.
Tractionlight cameon and stayed on, which could indicate a problem withengine or brakes perowner's manual. Contacted dealer.
Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough.the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor replaced.for this expenisve a car, it has been in the shop constantly and is unreliable.we have never in the last nine cars had any of them be in the shop like this.this is regretfully our first and last buick at this rate.the car is lovely, but can't be trusted on over a two hour trip.
Traction control indicator illuminated. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer stated when traction control light was on, the anti-lock brake system wasnot workingconsumer was concerned the abs light did not illuminate to indicate there was a malfunction with the anti-lock brake system.
Since purchase of this vehicle, it has been in for brakes on five different occasions, brakes seem to wear prematurely.
Brake pads replaced.*mjs
Brake pads replaced.*mjs
While in reverse and applyingbrakes pedal dropped to the floorboard. Owner discovered brake fluid pouring from brake line.brake line was rusted, which caused a hole in line. Dealer not notified.*jg
Could not get first incident date entered.this is current timestarted in 2013.have had repaired 5 times and needs again.when driving on freeway above 60 miles per hour and have to brake heavily it will start to shake and shimmysteering column fixed 2 times this year, as it loosens up and you can move it up to two inches back and forth.
Steering wheel has locked on occasion and required repair, steering column is loose due to loose bolts and unsafe to drive.*mjs
Steering wheel has locked on occasion and required repair, steering column is loose due to loose bolts and unsafe to drive.*mjs
Steering wheel and column would shake badly. Tilt bolts are in coming loose out of the column.problem is getting worse. Have not taken to dealer.
Steering wheel has locked on occasion and required repair, steering column is loose due to loose bolts and unsafe to drive.*mjs
Steering wheel has locked on occasion and required repair, steering column is loose due to loose bolts and unsafe to drive.*mjs
Steering wheel tilt failed.
Electric door locks failed.
Goodyear tire blew out(p22560r16).
Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough.the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor replaced.for this expenisve a car, it has been in the shop constantly and is unreliable.we have never in the last nine cars had any of them be in the shop like this.this is regretfully our first and last buick at this rate.the car is lovely, but can't be trusted on over a two hour trip.
Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough.the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor replaced.for this expenisve a car, it has been in the shop constantly and is unreliable.we have never in the last nine cars had any of them be in the shop like this.this is regretfully our first and last buick at this rate.the car is lovely, but can't be trusted on over a two hour trip.
Windshield molding melts.(qcaw)
Erratic operation of windshield wipers. Windshield wipers would stop working when left turn signal was used, and while making a turn. After turn was completed, the windshield wipers would resume working again. Also windshieldwipers would continue to work when switch was in a off mode. Would have to turn vehicle off again to get wipers to stop operating. Dealer notifed, and repaired windshield wipers at consumer's expense.. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
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