1987 Buick Riviera Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1987 Buick Riviera has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner 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.

1987 Buick Riviera recalls

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump

Recall 88V078May 10, 198865,136 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Buick Riviera problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1

What owners report

1999-08-04, Engine And Engine Cooling
TIMING CHAIN BROKE AT STARTUP. NLM
1997-02-22, Electrical System
ONBOARD COMPUTER FAILURE.
1996-08-06, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE CUT OFF/STALLS, CAUISING LOSS OF POWER STEERING.*AK
1996-04-25, Steering
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DSH
1995-09-02, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING THE COMPUTER IS SAYING SOMETHING WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TT

1987 Buick Riviera questions

Does the 1987 Buick Riviera have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Buick Riviera: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Buick Riviera?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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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