1995 Buick Riviera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Riviera years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Buick Riviera. That is the most of any Riviera model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (21 complaints, 16%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 130owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Buick Riviera problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 16% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 16% | 55,453 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 14% | 69,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 17 | 13% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 10% | 78,772 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 6% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 6% | 44,744 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 5% | 69,900 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 4% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 4% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 96,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Buick Riviera recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:webbing
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.
Risk: In a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear seat belt retractor (EA00006) — opened Feb 22, 2000, closed Mar 6, 2000, led to recall 00V057000.
- Rear seat belt retractor (PE99059) — opened Sep 15, 1999, closed Feb 22, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Foul smell then parked and went inside mall came back car had been on fire. *tr
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…
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…
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…
Other Buick Riviera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Riviera | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 Riviera | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Riviera | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 Riviera | 43 | 0 |
| 1996 Riviera | 44 | 2 |
| 1995 | 130 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Riviera?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Buick Riviera?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Buick Riviera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Riviera model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.