1982 Buick Riviera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1982 Buick Riviera. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1982 Buick Riviera. Newest first.
Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front
The consumer had an enormous amount of work done on the front end of the vehicle, the mechanic still wasn't able to define the problem. *La the consumer had another mechanic look at the vehicle and he determined that the torsion bar would not work as it was intended to because of the excessive…
The consumer had an enormous amount of work done on the front end of the vehicle, the mechanic still wasn't able to define the problem. *La the consumer had another mechanic look at the vehicle and he determined that the torsion bar would not work as it was intended to because of the excessive wear and tear on the front end components. Consumer feels that gm needs to check the cars for insulation. the vehicle IS now repaired. *Cb *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear disc brakes
Summary: corrosion in the rear brake caliper prevents automatic adjustment for pad wear. This may eventually cause loss of rear service brake and parking brake. Gm has added corrosion protection and changed spring rate to correct problem. Same basic design used on all models identified.
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