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0 Recalls for 1997 BUICK Riviera
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|
3 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 BUICK Riviera
| 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
| 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 |
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 |
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. 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") |
| 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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. 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") |
| 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 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") |
| 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 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 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
BRAKE NOISE (GRUNT/GROAN/GRIND/CRUNCH) COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES (REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-06-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATES OVER FULL (REPLACE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR TUBE ASSEMBLY). *TW 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") |
| 1997-11-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON PARALLEL PARK ASSIST MODE AND BOTH MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE OR RH MIRROR MOVES UP TOO HIGH. *YC 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 | 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 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") |
| 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 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") |
| 1998-01-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC 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") |
| 1997-03-01 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 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") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |