Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat belt catches and will not feed. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who mentioned, the federal safety agency recall # 113343 pertaining to the seat belt webbing. The vehicle was not included in the recall. Updated 9/27/2006 - the vehiclw was also not included in the steering shaft coupler recall 91v-157000. The driver's seat belt would not lock up.
The worst 1992 Buick Riviera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. The belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.
- Risk
- This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.
Recall number 95V110000 · Recall details
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
- Risk
- If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install pinch bolt.
Recall number 91V157000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Buick Riviera 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. yc
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). tw
- Cold start rattle noise. tw
- Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline. sd
1992 Buick Riviera fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
What 1992 Buick Riviera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While traveling at 30 MPH another vehicle pulled out of a parking lot illegally, and consumer hit other car on rear passenger's side. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Consumer has not contacted buick. Please provide any further information.
Cooper tire life liner, classic ii, 205/70r15 was on a buick, riviera, 1992. While vehicle was parked right front tire suddenly exploded, causing tread to separate from sidewall. This happened after traveling a short distance. Manufacturer has been contacted.
Vehicle was in stop and go traffic, exterior temperature gauge red line appeared and the brakes became very spongy. When the brakes were applied, resulted in loss of control. Consumer said that with reduced traffic and increased speed, cooling occured and the brake pedal effectiveness returned. Contacted dealer.
While driving smoke came out of the ignition. The dealer has been notified.
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision at 30 MPH and the airbag did not deploy. The manufacturer has been notified.
Evaporator core failed causing coolant to leak.
Intermittently the vehicle braking system malfunctions, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced with a "new" master cylinder.
Engine did not deaccelerate after releasing accelerator pedal, instead, accelerated high speed, driver kept brakes applied to avoid high speed, no warning, two occurrances within 10 days, cause unknown.
Purchase car new the sentinel light doesn't work . Tt
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Questions about the 1992 Buick Riviera
Is the 1992 Buick Riviera reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1992 Buick Riviera, fewer than a typical Riviera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Buick Riviera?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Riviera have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and steering.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Buick Riviera get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Buick Riviera range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.
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