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Buick Riviera stalling problems

14 of the 293 owner complaints about the Buick Riviera describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1995 model year.

owner complaints
14
worst model year
1995
typical mileage
96,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

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Power steering loss 4Loss of power 3

What owners say

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 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 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 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.

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Fuel system · 123,800 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated there was an odor of fuel in the vehicle. The contact took the shroud off of the engine and determined the plastic fuel line had a hole. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where the fuel line was replaced with a high pressure hose. Updated 3/22/2006 - the vehicle stalled while driving and that when the consumer open the hood and say the mist of fuel being sprayed onto the hot engine. The rubber fuel line was replaced with a high pressure rubber line at and independent shop.

Filed Apr 10, 2002 · Acceleration · VA

While driving vehicle will start to accelerate, and then decelerate. Other times vehicle will stall out. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer cannot find the cause.

Filed Mar 22, 2001 · Engine · OK

Vehicle stalls at any speed. *ak driveing this vehicle on free way could be dangerous, because it completely stalls.

Filed Oct 1, 1999 · Transmission · OH

The electronic transmission system malfunctioned due to a defective mechanical failure which may cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly. Please provide further information.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Buick Riviera stalling

Which Buick Riviera years have engine stalls while driving problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1995 (12 complaints), 1993 (1 complaints) and 1996 (1 complaints).

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