1990 Buick Riviera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1990 Buick Riviera. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
Remedy
Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles would not meet the requirements of fmvss 101and 105.
Remedy
Replace the prom in the body computer module to prevent this condition from occurring.
Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle IS in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.
Remedy
Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.
Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a panic stop or accident, if the belt retractor inertia lock does not engage, the rear seat occupant would have an increased likelihood of injury.
Remedy
Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.
Owner complaints
16 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle hesitate d before accelerating. dealership will be notified. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
ABS braking problem, when applying brakes there IS noise and less braking power. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving and upon attemtping to stop, brake pedal got very hard, causing complete brake failure. this caused consumer to skid out into traffic. It has been an ongoing problem. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced part number 1646523, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brakes continually failing, several replacements however continues to fail, almost resulting in vehicle accidents due to loss of control. Mjs
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer has a complaint concerning dealer/manufacturer's. Refusal to replace defective driver's air bag. *Ak
- Exterior lighting
Vehicle lost all lighting while driving causing complete loss of sight.
- Structure › Frame and members
Right engine cradle rusted.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
The headlights went out while driving and the cruise control was on when the headlights went out. *ak
- Power train
Consumer states that the speedometer display on his vehicle comes and goes . When the speedometer goes there IS no way of telling the speed of vehicle. Manufacturer will be contacted. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Owner states that vehicle was involved in an accident while traveling at 30 mph and there was no deployment of the driver's side airbag. Owner questions the safety of the airbags. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
While driving an electrical short in the turn signal indicator, caused the steering column to smoke. replaced turn signal indicator.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Purchased car new, the transmission was replaced by dealer and second transmission still slips out of gear . Please describe .*ak
- Electrical system
Vehicle's dashboard becomes inoperative intermittently due to an electrical short that the dlr cannot locate.this occurs with prior warning.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag warning light came on, due to air bag being inoperative, prior to recall.(90e043004) *dsh
- Electrical system › Horn
The horn buttons fell off and now the driver has no horn. Buick has redesigned the horn mechanism. tt at first the horn was repaird with super glue. After a year, both buttons were replaced. *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was driving try to stop there IS a slow process in stopping have ABS anti-lock brake system . tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt retractor fails
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