1997 BUICK Riviera

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0 Recalls for 1997 BUICK Riviera

Recall Date Component Summary
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3 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 BUICK Riviera

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 accessories (cd/tape, radio, navigation system, etc)
2011-05-12 body & frame
2011-05-12

44 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 BUICK Riviera

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Date Component  
2011-12-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10441133
2011-06-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10406811
2009-08-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10280631
2009-07-27 STEERING
ODI Number: 10278474
2008-12-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10252095
2008-11-20 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10249436
2008-03-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10221494
2008-03-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10221447
2007-05-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10193186
2007-04-11 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10187580
2005-08-10 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10132259
2005-06-14 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 10125281
2005-01-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10105736
2005-01-24 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10103404
2004-12-12 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10102781
2004-09-22 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 10093047
2004-11-30 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10092730
2004-01-15 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10068989
2004-01-15 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10054192
2003-09-26 STEERING
ODI Number: 10040759
2003-10-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10042940
2003-09-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10039206
2002-10-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8021474
2002-05-08 STEERING
ODI Number: 9006336
2002-09-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 8019598
2002-06-21 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8012340
2001-04-18 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 886180
2000-05-18 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 862120
2000-05-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 861395
2000-03-16 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 858660
2000-01-20 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 855168
1998-02-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 821631
1998-04-09 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 822333
1997-12-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 819489
1997-04-30 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 810688
2001-09-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 752079
2001-07-19 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 748767
2001-02-05 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 740437
1999-11-05 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 714376
1999-02-01 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 606816
2002-10-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 568001
2002-04-03 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 564868
1998-03-31 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 533573
1998-03-31 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 533573
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3 Investigations for 1997 BUICK Riviera

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
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
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

53 Service Alerts for 1997 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.

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2019-12-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

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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.

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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")

2014-05-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

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.

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2014-04-15 100000 POWER TRAIN

This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.

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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

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2002-07-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT

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1998-09-01 020000 SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *YC

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2002-07-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT

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1998-05-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION. *YC

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1997-06-01 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

BRAKE NOISE (GRUNT/GROAN/GRIND/CRUNCH) COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES (REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS). *TW

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1997-06-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATES OVER FULL (REPLACE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR TUBE ASSEMBLY). *TW

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1997-06-01 135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW

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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

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1997-11-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON PARALLEL PARK ASSIST MODE AND BOTH MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE OR RH MIRROR MOVES UP TOO HIGH. *YC

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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

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2002-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

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1998-10-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

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2004-06-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT

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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

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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 105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

EXPERIENCING HARSH ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. *YC

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")

1997-09-01 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HARSH GARAGE SHIFT REVERSE TO DRIVE. *YC

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

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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")

2002-04-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *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

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1999-09-01 010000 STEERING

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT

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1998-01-01 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC

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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

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1997-03-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

PARALLEL PARK ASSIST MODE AND BOTH MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE (REPLACE MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR CONTROL MODULE). *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

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1998-03-24 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON ABS AND / OR TRACTION LIGHT ON WITH CODES AND / OR ERRATIC ENGINE IDLE OR MIL ON. *YC

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1998-04-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC

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1997-11-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC

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2016-08-26 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

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2004-11-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH

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

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