1993 Buick Riviera Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1993 Buick Riviera recalls

Most common 1993 Buick Riviera problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Air Bags	2
Interior Lighting	1
Steering	1
Wheels	1

What owners report

2005-03-10, Wheels
THREE OF THE ALUMINUM WHEELS , BOTH FRONT AND ONE RIGHT REAR, ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH AIR PRESSURE LOSS. EVERY THREE DAYS CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE AIR IN ALL THREE TIRES. ALL THE TIRES AND THE STEMS WERE REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

1999-09-21, Steering
DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 45MPH, ACCORDING TO POLICE REPORT, HAD LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AFTER SWERVING. HIT ENBANKMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE FLIPPED END OVER END. DRIVER DIED. *AK

1999-08-02, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKE PADS ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC CAUSING THEM TO PREMATURELY WEAR. BRAKES PADS BROKE APART WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. CONSUMER WAS NOT APPLYING BRAKES AT THIS TIME ALL PARTS OF BRAKES WHERE DISTROYED.*YC.ET.

1999-03-08, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

1996-12-04, Electrical System
ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE CONSOLE LIGHTS GO OFF AND VEHICLE STALLS, LIGHTS WILL FLASH. *AK DEALER FOUND A LOOSE CONNECTION TO THE BATTERY WHICH WAS WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS, DEALER DID NOT CHARGE CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS AND PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. *SLC

1993 Buick Riviera questions

Does the 1993 Buick Riviera have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 Buick Riviera: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Buick Riviera?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Air Bags (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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.