1997 Buick Riviera technical service bulletins

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

• Jan 14, 2022 Service bulletinFuel system, gasoline
• Dec 2, 2019 Service bulletinThis informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
• Nov 22, 2019 Service bulletinEquipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
• Sep 18, 2019 Service bulletinThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
• May 31, 2018 Service bulletinEquipment
• Mar 15, 2017 Service bulletinThis warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
• Aug 26, 2016 Service bulletinThis technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
• Dec 4, 2015 Service bulletinEquipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
• Jun 30, 2014 Service bulletinVehicle Recalls
• May 9, 2014 Service bulletinThis informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
• Apr 15, 2014 Service bulletinPower train
• Sep 1, 2013 Service bulletinExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
• Sep 1, 2007 Service bulletinEngine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) tt...
• Sep 1, 2005 Service bulletinIntermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble...
• Dec 1, 2004 Service bulletinFloor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment
• Nov 17, 2004 Service bulletinVehicles may experience shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinSome owners may comment on a transmission oil leak
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinNew upper intake manifold and gasket kits
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinNew rear main seal and special tool for installation
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinFloor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on servicing 4T65-E transaxle spacer plate and gaskets for various models from 1997 through 2002
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on servicing 4T65E transaxle spacer plate and gaskets
• Jul 1, 2001 Service bulletinExperiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle...
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinOwners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
• Dec 1, 1999 Service bulletinA condition with the front seat back and / or seat cushion heat element is non-functioning
• Oct 1, 1999 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a popping type noise heard in the passenger compartment
• Oct 1, 1999 Service bulletinConditions with floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment
• Sep 1, 1999 Service bulletinThis bulletin addresses concerns of steering vibration / shudder / moan during parking maneuvers on dry...
• Oct 1, 1998 Service bulletinConcerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow
• Sep 1, 1998 Service bulletinExperiencing shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads
• May 1, 1998 Service bulletinConcerns of noise/vibration/growl from front of vehicle on right turns or hard acceleration
• Apr 1, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up
• Mar 24, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on ABS and / or traction light on with codes and / or erratic engine idle or MIL on
• Jan 1, 1998 Service bulletinExperiencing noise coming from front brakes
• Nov 1, 1997 Service bulletinComments on insufficient range of the keyless entry system
• Nov 1, 1997 Service bulletinComments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
• Nov 1, 1997 Service bulletinSubject on parallel park assist mode and both mirrors are inoperative or rh mirror moves up too high
• Sep 1, 1997 Service bulletinComments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of...
• Sep 1, 1997 Service bulletinVehicles equipped with harsh garage shift reverse to drive
• Jun 1, 1997 Service bulletinExcessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror
• Jun 1, 1997 Service bulletinEngine oil level indicates over full (replace oil level indicator tube assembly)
• Jun 1, 1997 Service bulletinBrake noise (grunt/groan/grind/crunch) coming from front brakes (replace front brake pads)
• May 1, 1997 Service bulletinWhen brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises
• May 1, 1997 Service bulletinExperiencing harsh engagement from reverse to drive
• Mar 1, 1997 Service bulletinParallel park assist mode and both mirrors are inoperative (replace memory seat/mirror control module)
• Mar 1, 1997 Service bulletinCln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on...
• Mar 1, 1997 Service bulletinWavy or dimpling appearance in roof panel running front to back or excessive rain noise (replace cardboard...