2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,000 miles

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1997 Buick Riviera steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Buick Riviera Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 102006

Riviera

  • 165,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering column/wheel started a little wiggle room, (wouldn't lock into place after adjusting position). Within about a month or so it was not drivable. It would not stay in a fixed position at all. In September 2006 we took it in to be repaired. They had to find and rebuild another steering column. It cost us almost $1000 dollars, plus the cost of a rental for about ten (10) days. The biggest reason I'm writing this now is because, it has broken again. (it is the same exact thing as before). I am wanting to know if this has happened to anybody else or is it an isolated thing ?. also, have there been any complaints concerning the motor mount bolts breaking (the heads shearing off) ?. if not for the above listed items this has been one of the most wonderful vehicles I've ever owned. Thank you for any information that you can give me. Kelly gardner

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 262003

(reported on)

Riviera

  • miles
Consumer noticed steering wheel would not turn left or right while traveling over puddles.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #1

Dec 282001

Riviera

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective steering

- Roseburg, OR, USA

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