1995 Buick Riviera: loss of power steering

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 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 Apr 20, 2004 · Steering · OH

Problems with power steering failure at low RPM's. Pump was replaced without resolve of issue.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Steering · 82,000 miles · VA

While driving vehicle lost power steering. This made steering wheel hard to turn. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Dec 22, 1998 · Steering · TX

The consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering. While drining power steering failed and vehicle had a low RPM. The manufacturer has been contacted.

Filed May 6, 1998 · Engine · FL

Engine stalls, causing loss of steering and other vehicle functions. Problem is intermittent.dealers cannot duplicate.

Filed Jan 23, 1998 · Steering · IL

Power steering failure.

Filed May 22, 1996 · Steering · GA

Power steering failure, when driving steering becomes very hard, and when released over steers, causing loss of control of vehicle.