1985 Buick Riviera Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1985 Buick Riviera has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (4 reports).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Riviera?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1985 Buick Riviera recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 89V102Jun 16, 19891,755,897 vehicles affected

Most common 1985 Buick Riviera problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Fuel System, Gasoline3

What owners report

2002-03-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE SUFFERED DISABLING FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE OF FIRE APPEARED TO BE FUEL SYSTEM RELATED, CARBURATOR WAS STILL WET WITH FUEL RESIDUE. ( OHIO TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT) *JG
2001-08-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING, FIRE DEVELOPED AND TOTALLY DESTROYED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC

1985 Buick Riviera questions

Does the 1985 Buick Riviera have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Buick Riviera: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Buick Riviera?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Fuel System, Gasoline (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Buick Riviera has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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