2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,775 miles

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1995 Buick Riviera electrical problems

electrical problem

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1995 Buick Riviera Owner Comments

problem #6

Jun 012012

Riviera 6-cyl

  • 96,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1995 Buick Riviera. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The traction control warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle later failed to start. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 7/1/15

- Clear Lake, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 102013

Riviera 6-cyl

  • 25,678 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Buick Riviera. The contact stated while driving, the engine stalled. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the mechanic was unable to detect a failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,678. The consumer stated on several occasions, he experienced sudden loss of power while in traffic. On each occasion, there was a loss power brakes. In April 2013, there were four instances where the vehicle turned off and the brakes and power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A year later, the same issue occurred again. The dealer was unable to find a problem.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #4

Jan 012000

Riviera

  • 75,000 miles
Driver's side air bag deflated due to an electrical short. In addition, horn failed and cruise control malfunctioned.

- Spring Branch, TX, USA

problem #3

Nov 272002

Riviera 6-cyl

  • 137,971 miles

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

The ABS and traction light illuminated. The dealer replaced the ABS control module and the modulation valve. The wiring harness was replaced. The egr system failed.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #2

May 281998

(reported on)

Riviera

  • miles
Electrical failure.

- Elizabeth, NC, USA

problem #1

Nov 011996

Riviera

  • miles
Electrical system failures causing many components to fail, defroster, signals, etc.

- Elizabeth, NC, USA

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