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1996 BUICK Riviera
2 Recalls for 1996 BUICK Riviera
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
| 1995-10-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE “KEY IN THE IGNITION” WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, “THEFT PROTECTION” AND FMVSS NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” IN ADDITION, OTHER CHIME REMINDER FUNCTIONS, INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND POWER DOOR LOCKING FEATURES ARE ALSO AFFECTED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE. |
4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 BUICK Riviera
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | engine cooling (radiator, water pump) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | paint | |||
| 2011-05-12 | paint | |||
| 2011-05-12 | paint |
49 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 BUICK Riviera
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-25 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 506612 | |||
| 2015-02-03 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10680980 | |||
| 2014-09-02 |
SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING
ODI Number: 10630201 | |||
| 2014-05-29 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10594863 | |||
| 2013-01-14 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10492888 | |||
| 2010-12-28 |
SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 10373140 | |||
| 2009-11-09 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10291539 | |||
| 2008-06-23 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10232104 | |||
| 2008-06-05 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10230002 | |||
| 2008-03-10 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 10220677 | |||
| 2004-09-21 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 10092902 | |||
| 2004-07-12 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10080843 | |||
| 2004-01-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10054927 | |||
| 2004-01-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10055854 | |||
| 2003-07-07 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ODI Number: 10025588 | |||
| 2002-09-24 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
ODI Number: 8019252 | |||
| 2002-08-09 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 8015955 | |||
| 2002-09-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 8018154 | |||
| 2002-09-10 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8018293 | |||
| 2002-06-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 8011983 | |||
| 2006-03-07 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10152100 | |||
| 1996-05-15 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 984515 | |||
| 1995-11-28 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 975561 | |||
| 2000-07-11 |
STEERING:COLUMN
ODI Number: 865255 | |||
| 1999-09-23 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 848589 | |||
| 1996-09-11 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 802233 | |||
| 1998-08-06 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 780203 | |||
| 2002-07-30 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 764952 | |||
| 2001-10-30 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 753914 | |||
| 2001-08-18 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 750726 | |||
| 2000-08-02 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 726449 | |||
| 1999-11-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 715035 | |||
| 1997-11-04 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
ODI Number: 605128 | |||
| 1997-11-04 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 605518 | |||
| 1997-10-27 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 605513 | |||
| 1997-10-27 |
STEERING:COLUMN
ODI Number: 605513 | |||
| 1997-09-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 604854 | |||
| 1997-09-11 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 604839 | |||
| 1997-04-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 602949 | |||
| 1997-04-14 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 602935 | |||
| 2002-02-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 566311 | |||
| 2000-06-13 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | STEERING:COLUMN | STEERING:COLUMN
ODI Number: 552641 | |||
| 2000-06-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 552641 | |||
| 2000-06-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 552641 | |||
| 2000-06-13 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 552641 | |||
| 2000-06-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 552641 | |||
| 1998-07-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 538777 | |||
| 1998-07-29 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 538526 | |||
| 1997-02-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 515068 |
4 Investigations for 1996 BUICK Riviera
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-15 | 2000-02-22 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | |
| 2002-10-22 | 2004-03-09 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |
| 2002-10-22 | 2004-03-09 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | |
| 2002-10-22 | 2004-03-09 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
42 Service Alerts for 1996 BUICK Riviera
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-12-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-02 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-22 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-22 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-05 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-18 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-15 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-12-04 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-11-17 | 020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-09-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-05-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-06-01 | 135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-22 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-09-01 | 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WAVY OR DIMPLING APPEARANCE IN ROOF PANEL RUNNING FRONT TO BACK OR EXCESSIVE RAIN NOISE (REPLACE CARDBOARD ROOF INSULATOR ADHESIVE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-05-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-06-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-12-01 | 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-02-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-09-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-07-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-02-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-12-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME 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. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-06-01 | 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-09-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER’S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 010000 STEERING
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-12-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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