Buick RIVIERA brakes problems
34 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
222 owner complaints analyzed
33 distinct recall campaigns
82,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1966 to 1999 model years. Data snapshot: . 63 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
34 of 222 complaints match this topic (15.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 971536 · 1995-09-02 (September 2, 1995)
BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING THE COMPUTER IS SAYING SOMETHING WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971536 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208428 · 2007-11-08 (November 8, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 BUICK RIVIERA. ON NOVEMBER 7, 2007, THE BRAKES FAILED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ABS LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. WHEN HE CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID, IT WAS LEVELED; HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE, THE FLUID FILLED UP AS IF THERE WAS A BACK UP SOMEWHERE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE SOME OF THE BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER AND GENERAL MOTORS HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW IF…
Owner-reported narrative. 147,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208428 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8005341 · 2002-03-11 (March 11, 2002)
ABS BRAKING PROBLEM, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS NOISE AND LESS BRAKING POWER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8005341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 879294 · 2001-01-30 (January 30, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING AND UPON ATTEMTPING TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL GOT VERY HARD, CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO SKID OUT INTO TRAFFIC. IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED PART NUMBER 1646523, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
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Owner report 969996 · 1995-08-08 (August 8, 1995)
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TRY TO STOP THERE IS A SLOW PROCESS IN STOPPING HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969996 at NHTSA ↗