Three of the aluminum wheels , both front and one right rear, are experiencing problem with air pressure loss. Every three days consumer has to replace air in all three tires. All the tires and the stems were replaced, but problem recurred.the dealer was notified.
The worst 1993 Buick Riviera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Buick Riviera 9
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
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
- Cold start rattle noise
- Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline
- Unknown
1993 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 | 17 | 25 | 20 |
What 1993 Buick Riviera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Daughter was traveling approx. 45mph, according to police report, had lost control of vehicle after swerving. Hit enbankment on driver's side. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Vehicle flipped end over end. Driver died.
The brake pads are rubbing against the brake disc causing them to prematurely wear. Brakes pads broke apart while driving 40 MPH. Consumer was not applying brakes at this time all parts of brakes where distroyed.*yc.et.
Brakes failed, causing accident/injury.
Electrical short, when driving vehicle console lights go off and vehicle stalls, lights will flash. *ak dealer found a loose connection to the battery which was what was causing the problems, dealer did not charge consumer for repairs and problem seems to have been corrected.
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Questions about the 1993 Buick Riviera
Is the 1993 Buick Riviera reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1993 Buick Riviera, fewer than a typical Riviera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Buick Riviera?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 Buick Riviera have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Buick Riviera get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Buick Riviera range from 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 25 highway.
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