1989 Buick Riviera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 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).
One or both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could lead to separation of the abshydraulic unit from the mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Replace both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts.
Left front brake pipe may contact the cruise control servo bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake line could wear through causing loss of brakefluid and partial loss of braking capability; this could result in a vehiclecrash.
Remedy
Replace left front brake pipe assembly.
Owner complaints
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- Service brakes, air › Antilock
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 buick riviera. on november 7, 2007, the brakes failed after the vehicle was started. the contact stated that the check ABS light had been illuminating intermittently for a couple of weeks prior to the failure. when he checked the brake fluid, it was leveled; however…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 buick riviera. on november 7, 2007, the brakes failed after the vehicle was started. the contact stated that the check ABS light had been illuminating intermittently for a couple of weeks prior to the failure. when he checked the brake fluid, it was leveled; however, after driving the vehicle for a while, the fluid filled up as if there was a back up somewhere. as a result, the contact would have to remove some of the brake fluid. the dealer and general motors have not been notified. the contact does not know if nhtsa campaign ID number 89v056000 (service brakes, air antilock) applies to his vin. the current mileage was 148,000 and failure mileage was 147,000.
- Structure
Please reference nhtsa recall no. 97V058/gm recall of buick regals sold in illinois 1998 - 1991. my tire technician noted that the cradle bolts and retainers on my 1989 buick riviera were totally corroded and that they could fail at any time. This was confirmed by my genral motors dealer who…
Please reference nhtsa recall no. 97V058/gm recall of buick regals sold in illinois 1998 - 1991. my tire technician noted that the cradle bolts and retainers on my 1989 buick riviera were totally corroded and that they could fail at any time. This was confirmed by my genral motors dealer who stated that I could lose steering control and the problem should be corrected immediately. it was pointed out to me that buick had recalled other models for this problem, but that the rivieras were not included in the recall. there are a number of these vehicles still on the road...they are a unique vehicle and in demand by riviera collectors. if this corrosion failure occurred on my excellently maintained vehicle, I am concerned that it could pose a lethal threat to other 1989 - 1991 buick riviera owners and their families. please note that bill hembrough buick has been sold to lou bachrodt company in rockford and that the replacements were done by the bachrodt service department.thank you for your attention to this notice.*ak
- Structure
Cradle that holds engine corroded and rusted to the point it was about to fall out causing steering to become impossible
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Recall ? very unsafe !! both front "hydraulic" (rusty, and not working)seat mechanisms (that look like 2 black shaped "pistons") that engage with each end of the bottom rear part of the two front seats to "work" seating positions back and forth does not "engage" the seats -- so…
Recall ? very unsafe !! both front "hydraulic" (rusty, and not working)seat mechanisms (that look like 2 black shaped "pistons") that engage with each end of the bottom rear part of the two front seats to "work" seating positions back and forth does not "engage" the seats -- so that the back part of the seats where your back rests up against does actually "lunge" forward at "stops" so even though you or your passenger wears a "safety belt" -- neither one of you are truly "restrained" !! meaning, it would not stop you from going forward into the front dashboard or worse yet -- the windshield !! very "unsafe" !! the electrical mechanism moves the seat, but the "permanence of the seat, the "hydraulic" mechanism's ability to attach/engage with the bottom of the seat" IS broken ! *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery · Structure
At the time of the repair/replacement of the fuel pump, fittings, lines... Costing $467.00 on 11/23/99 -- the mechanic and manager informed us of the imminent dangers of the loss of steering control due to the severity of the of "rusted-through cradle arm and breaking, rusty bolts pertaining…
At the time of the repair/replacement of the fuel pump, fittings, lines... Costing $467.00 on 11/23/99 -- the mechanic and manager informed us of the imminent dangers of the loss of steering control due to the severity of the of "rusted-through cradle arm and breaking, rusty bolts pertaining to the engine cradle" that will require that the engine be extracted and the "cradle" be replaced (or if possible? "Welded" ?). we just purchased the vehicle from a private owner, who did lots of "maintanence" and "repairs" and lots of money $$$ on the 1989 buick riviera. we love riviera's ! this "seemed" like it was in "good shape" until the "steering" wasn't quite right, drifting on highway (with or without icy conditions) ! then, it was discovered while "on the lift" at midwest marathon in parma we have put alot of money in it, too ! we do take care of all of our cars, and like older models rather than the newer models -- so we bought this with the plan to keep it awhile ! we would appreciate your information and help in notifying gm/buick about this "engine cradle" problem? any recalls ? what they can do for us !! we shouldn't have to pay for it ourselves ! the manufacturer should be held responsible we believe for this costly repair !! please, email us : logolooks@aol.com or write or call us ! *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
When applyng the brakes at 35 to 40 mph, pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop. Dealer cut rotors down beyond size required by state. The rotors need to be replaced. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Total brake failure. Vehicle has been inspected and repaired on two occasions. The defective design of the motor module for the ABS system IS the cause of the failure. Can nhtsa help in this matter or provide further information. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The computer screen on instrument panel kept blinking off & on. Took to mechanic & was informed that an electrical short was the cause. Vehicle had not been taken to a dealer as of yet.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control activated vehicle surged at high rate of speed. tt
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