1993 Buick Riviera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1993 Buick Riviera. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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
5 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Wheels
Three of the aluminum wheels , both front and one right rear, are experiencing problem with air pressure loss. Every three days consumer has to replace air in all three tires. All the tires and the stems were replaced, but problem recurred.the dealer was notified.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Steering
Daughter was traveling approx. 45Mph, according to police report, had lost control of vehicle after swerving. hit enbankment on driver's side. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Vehicle flipped end over end. driver died. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
The brake pads are rubbing against the brake disc causing them to prematurely wear. brakes pads broke apart while driving 40 mph. Consumer was not applying brakes at this time all parts of brakes where distroyed.*yc.et.
- Air bags · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
No deployment of airbag in accident, resulting in injuries.
- Electrical system · Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Interior lighting
Electrical short, when driving vehicle console lights go off and vehicle stalls, lights will flash. *ak dealer found a loose connection to the battery which was what was causing the problems, dealer did not charge consumer for repairs and problem seems to have been corrected. *slc
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
- 43036Unknown
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
Every Buick Riviera model year
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