1988 Buick Riviera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Buick Riviera. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
I was chnaging my own oil when I noticed a part of the unibody sub-frame near the steering control arm was almost completely rusted through. I had it inspected by a professional fabricator who told me that it was an original defect, that it was not properly powder coated or another type of factory…
I was chnaging my own oil when I noticed a part of the unibody sub-frame near the steering control arm was almost completely rusted through. I had it inspected by a professional fabricator who told me that it was an original defect, that it was not properly powder coated or another type of factory contamination because it IS the only spot on the car showing significant rust. There IS one other 1988 buick riviera in town and just recently there car failed in exactly the same spot. Coincidence does not seem likely. Are there other accidents or highway deaths that have ben reported for the same make and model year as mine.thank you for yor time and consideration regarding this matter. Please advise with information that you find.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
- 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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