1991 Buick Riviera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front · Service brakes, air
The seatbelt in the front does not pull out. When it rains or snows the brake cause the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. ts
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
When applying brake under normal braking situations there IS extended braking distance. Front rotors have been replaced 3 times, and calipers once. Please add further deatails.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Vehicle speed control
While driving, tackometer failed, cruise control failed, and vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, consumer had transmission checked. *slc
- Air bags · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
The seat belt shoulder harness failed to restrain occupant.
- Power train
While driving the driver can't determine how fast vehicle IS traveling and how much fuel IS in the vehicle because the speedometer doesn't work at all. contacted the dealer, but refused to fix the vehicle because they said the vehicle isn't under warranty. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
When brakes were applied the car did not stop at all. buick states the booster had been modified to improve brakes. However, dealer states the booster IS a safety hazard. *ak
- Parking brake › Conventional
Parking brake IS not working properly. please describe. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
The vacuum IS not working early in morning. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
Every Buick Riviera model year
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