1992 Buick Riviera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 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.
The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install pinch bolt.
Owner complaints
12 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing · Steering › Rack and pinion
Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat belt catches and will not feed. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who mentioned, nhtsa recall # 113343 pertaining to the seat belt webbing. the vehicle was not included in the recall. updated 9/27/2006 - the vehiclw was also not included in the steering shaft coupler recall 91v-157000. the driver's seat belt would not lock up. *nm
- Air bags › Side/window
While traveling at 30 mph another vehicle pulled out of a parking lot illegally, and consumer hit other car on rear passenger's side. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. consumer has not contacted buick. please provide any further information. *Ak
- Tires
Cooper tire life liner, classic II, 205/70r15 was on a buick, riviera, 1992. While vehicle was parked right front tire suddenly exploded, causing tread to separate from sidewall. This happened after traveling a short distance. manufacturer has been contacted. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle was in stop and go traffic, exterior temperature gauge red line appeared and the brakes became very spongy. When the brakes were applied, resulted in loss of control. Consumer said that with reduced traffic and increased speed, cooling occured and the brake pedal effectiveness returned. Contacted dealer. *ML
- Electrical system › Ignition
While driving smoke came out of the ignition. the dealer has been notified. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision at 30 mph and the airbag did not deploy. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Evaporator core failed causing coolant to leak.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Intermittently the vehicle braking system malfunctions, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance. dealer replaced with a "new" master cylinder. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Engine did not deaccelerate after releasing accelerator pedal, instead, accelerated high speed, driver kept brakes applied to avoid high speed, no warning, two occurrances within 10 days, cause unknown.
- Exterior lighting
Purchase car new the sentinel light doesn't work . tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Airbag did not deploy during front end accident; vehicle hit telephone pole. tt
- Suspension · Suspension › Rear · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers skip across the windshield, cutting the vision in half, dealer said wiper design needs to be replaced. tt 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
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 601769Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
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