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1995 Buick Riviera problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Buick Riviera is engine and cooling, typically around 80,000 miles. It has 8.1 times the complaints of a typical Riviera model year.

Typical year8.1x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
130
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
56
Worst area
Engine
Fuel economy
20mpg

The worst 1995 Buick Riviera problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Buick Riviera

Stalling 12Power steering loss 10Seat belt 10ABS 8Loss of power 7

Recalls 1

Seat belts: front: webbingReported February 28, 2000 · 85,253 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.
Risk
In a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.

Recall number 00V057000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Rear seat belt retractorOpened February 22, 2000, closed March 6, 2000

In its letter dated february 25, 2000 to the federal safety agency, general motors stated that it will conduct a safety recall of 85,253 model year 1995 buick riviera and oldsmobile aurora vehicles for the defect in the outboard rear seat belt retractor assemblies.

EA00006

Rear seat belt retractorOpened September 15, 1999, closed February 22, 2000

Complaints generally stated that one or both outboard rear seat belts do not retract at all and are useless.it is evident that the seat belts do not provide any tension and have excess slack.the retractor assembly has a plastic cover next to the retractor return spring.according to general motors (gm), heat may soften, warp and deflect the plastic spring cover allowing the return spring to disengage through and jam in the spring cover access hole rendering the return spring nonfunctional.to elimanate the problem, gm changed the spring cover material and access hole at the beginning of production of model year (my) 1996 buick riviera and oldsmobile aurora vehicles.both complaints and warranty claims have declined significantly from my 1995 subject vehicles to my 1996 vehicles.

PE99059

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Buick Riviera 56

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 56 bulletins for the 1995 Buick Riviera

1995 Buick Riviera fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.8L 6‑cylFWD172620

What 1995 Buick Riviera owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 96,000 miles · CA

Tl* 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

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Body, Engine · DE · fire

Foul smell then parked and went inside mall came back car had been on fire.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 25,678 miles · MO

Tl* 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.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Engine · AZ

This is an intermittent issue and has been occurring at different times since purchase in 1999. While driving engine stalls and I lose power steering control. Experiencing long cranks before engine will start. However, engine eventually restarts but engine stalls again several times before car will run without incident for a brief period. Have had numerous repairs done on this car regarding this issue such as ignition module. Had repairs done in october 2013 where crank shaft position sensor, mass air flow sensor, cylinder and key were replaced. In april 2014 began experiencing same issue again.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Engine · 35,000 miles · FL

The info above is approx. Your recall of gm cars with re: to ignition problems may not be broad enough. I traded in my 95 riviera in april of 2007 after plowing $1500 into and still no satisfactory repair on why it was stalling. The last stall was in a three way intersection in chicago. Each time it stalled I lost power steering. I don't recall if the dealer looked at ignition issues. I do recall that they were at one point focused on the carburetor. It was being serviced by a dealer in schaumberg, ill. Sorry I don't have better recall of details. Once I traded the car, I tossed the documentation. The last stall was scary and the reason I traded the car.

Filed Oct 11, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 69,900 miles · FL

While driving, began to smell odor of fuel in the cabin. Pulled to side of road, opened hood to witness fuel supply line to rear fuel injector rail leaking on to top of engine. Fuel continued to leak onto engine even after I shut off the car.

Filed Aug 27, 2012 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick riviera. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of a recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power control module needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was not part of any recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. Updated 10/24/12 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle often stalled when coasting down hill or to a stop. Updated 11/13/2012

Filed Sep 1, 2009 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 buick riviera. While driving approximately 25 MPH the contact smelled fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the fuel line was leaking. The dealer stated that the flex fuel line needed to be replaced.the current and failure mileages were 109000.

Filed Dec 17, 2008 · Steering · 75,544 miles · MO

1. The steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly. My vehicle has wiring problems and starting problems that come and go. Inadequate torque can cause these bolts to vibrate loosen or fall out resulting in loss of steering control support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications. There is a recall for 1995 buicks but not including my buick.

Filed Mar 29, 2007 · Engine · 55,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 buick riviera. At 50 MPH the vehicle shut off completely and had to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but the stalling could not be duplicated. The failure mileage was 55,000.*ak updated 04/12/07.

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Questions about the 1995 Buick Riviera

Is the 1995 Buick Riviera reliable?

Owners have filed 130 complaints about the 1995 Buick Riviera, 8.1 times a typical Riviera model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Buick Riviera?

Engine and cooling, with 26 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is seat belts (21).

How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Riviera have?

1 recall, covering seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Buick Riviera get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Buick Riviera range from 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 26 highway.

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