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Feb 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

I SMELLED GAS. I OPENED THE HOOD, REMOVED THE ENGINE COVER & FUEL WAS SPRAYING FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE, THE SIZE OF A PINHOLE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER TO ORDER A NEW FUEL LINE AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL LINE PART #25648136 IS DISCONTINUED, AS SOON AS I FIND ONE LEFT SOMEWHERE, I WILL BE TAKING TO AN I...

Feb 3, 2015 Engine 80,000 mi

I SMELLED GAS. I OPENED THE HOOD, REMOVED THE ENGINE COVER & FUEL WAS SPRAYING FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE, THE SIZE OF A PINHOLE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER TO ORDER A NEW FUEL LINE AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL LINE PART #25648136 IS DISCONTINUED, AS SOON AS I FIND ONE LEFT SOMEWHERE, I WILL BE TAKING TO AN I...

Feb 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

I SMELLED GAS. I OPENED THE HOOD, REMOVED THE ENGINE COVER & FUEL WAS SPRAYING FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE, THE SIZE OF A PINHOLE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER TO ORDER A NEW FUEL LINE AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL LINE PART #25648136 IS DISCONTINUED, AS SOON AS I FIND ONE LEFT SOMEWHERE, I WILL BE TAKING TO AN I...

Feb 3, 2015 Engine 80,000 mi

I SMELLED GAS. I OPENED THE HOOD, REMOVED THE ENGINE COVER & FUEL WAS SPRAYING FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE, THE SIZE OF A PINHOLE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER TO ORDER A NEW FUEL LINE AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL LINE PART #25648136 IS DISCONTINUED, AS SOON AS I FIND ONE LEFT SOMEWHERE, I WILL BE TAKING TO AN I...

Sep 2, 2014 Steering 126,861 mi

COULD NOT GET FIRST INCIDENT DATE ENTERED. THIS IS CURRENT TIME STARTED IN 2013. HAVE HAD REPAIRED 5 TIMES AND NEEDS AGAIN. WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY ABOVE 60 MILES PER HOUR AND HAVE TO BRAKE HEAVILY IT WILL START TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY STEERING COLUMN FIXED 2 TIMES THIS YEAR, AS IT LOOSENS UP AND...

Sep 2, 2014 Service Brakes 126,861 mi

COULD NOT GET FIRST INCIDENT DATE ENTERED. THIS IS CURRENT TIME STARTED IN 2013. HAVE HAD REPAIRED 5 TIMES AND NEEDS AGAIN. WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY ABOVE 60 MILES PER HOUR AND HAVE TO BRAKE HEAVILY IT WILL START TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY STEERING COLUMN FIXED 2 TIMES THIS YEAR, AS IT LOOSENS UP AND...

Sep 2, 2014 Steering 126,861 mi

COULD NOT GET FIRST INCIDENT DATE ENTERED. THIS IS CURRENT TIME STARTED IN 2013. HAVE HAD REPAIRED 5 TIMES AND NEEDS AGAIN. WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY ABOVE 60 MILES PER HOUR AND HAVE TO BRAKE HEAVILY IT WILL START TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY STEERING COLUMN FIXED 2 TIMES THIS YEAR, AS IT LOOSENS UP AND...

Sep 2, 2014 Service Brakes 126,861 mi

COULD NOT GET FIRST INCIDENT DATE ENTERED. THIS IS CURRENT TIME STARTED IN 2013. HAVE HAD REPAIRED 5 TIMES AND NEEDS AGAIN. WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY ABOVE 60 MILES PER HOUR AND HAVE TO BRAKE HEAVILY IT WILL START TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY STEERING COLUMN FIXED 2 TIMES THIS YEAR, AS IT LOOSENS UP AND...

May 29, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK RIVIERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED FROM EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

May 29, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK RIVIERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED FROM EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Jan 14, 2013 Seat Belts 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK RIVIERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE SEAT BELT ON BUT IT FAILED TO CONNECT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY DID NOT PROVIDE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE, JUST THE...

Jan 14, 2013 Seat Belts 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK RIVIERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE SEAT BELT ON BUT IT FAILED TO CONNECT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY DID NOT PROVIDE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE, JUST THE...

Dec 28, 2010 Seat Belts 112,500 mi

SEAT BELT FAILURE: THE SEAT BELT FASTENER(CLASP/HOOK) ON MY 1996 BUICK RIVIERA VIN # [XXX] HAS FAILED. INSERTION OF THE MALE END OF THE BELT INTO THE FEMALE FASTENER FAILS TO RESULT IN THE UNIT LOCKING. BUICK STATES THEY HAVE NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE OR ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR IT. THE REAR...

Dec 28, 2010 Seat Belts 112,500 mi

SEAT BELT FAILURE: THE SEAT BELT FASTENER(CLASP/HOOK) ON MY 1996 BUICK RIVIERA VIN # [XXX] HAS FAILED. INSERTION OF THE MALE END OF THE BELT INTO THE FEMALE FASTENER FAILS TO RESULT IN THE UNIT LOCKING. BUICK STATES THEY HAVE NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE OR ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR IT. THE REAR...

Dec 28, 2010 Seat Belts 112,500 mi

SEAT BELT FAILURE: THE SEAT BELT FASTENER(CLASP/HOOK) ON MY 1996 BUICK RIVIERA VIN # [XXX] HAS FAILED. INSERTION OF THE MALE END OF THE BELT INTO THE FEMALE FASTENER FAILS TO RESULT IN THE UNIT LOCKING. BUICK STATES THEY HAVE NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE OR ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR IT. THE REAR...

Dec 28, 2010 Seat Belts 112,500 mi

SEAT BELT FAILURE: THE SEAT BELT FASTENER(CLASP/HOOK) ON MY 1996 BUICK RIVIERA VIN # [XXX] HAS FAILED. INSERTION OF THE MALE END OF THE BELT INTO THE FEMALE FASTENER FAILS TO RESULT IN THE UNIT LOCKING. BUICK STATES THEY HAVE NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE OR ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR IT. THE REAR...

Nov 9, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK RIVIERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE ENGINE STARTED HESITATING. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND NOTICED AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE...

Nov 9, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK RIVIERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE ENGINE STARTED HESITATING. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND NOTICED AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE...

Jun 23, 2008 Fuel System, Other 132,550 mi

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED A SMELL OF GAS. I STOPPED & WAS AT A TRUCK STOP. I CHECKED UNDER THE GAS TANK VEHICLE & SPOTTED NO GAS DRIPPING FROM THE TANK. THEN I WENT AROUND TO FRONT OF THE VEHICLE & SAW NO GAS LEAKING. THEN SEVERAL DAYS LATER, I DROVE TO FRESNO, PARKED THE CAR & TOLD MY DAUGHTER THAT I...

Jun 23, 2008 Fuel System, Other 132,550 mi

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED A SMELL OF GAS. I STOPPED & WAS AT A TRUCK STOP. I CHECKED UNDER THE GAS TANK VEHICLE & SPOTTED NO GAS DRIPPING FROM THE TANK. THEN I WENT AROUND TO FRONT OF THE VEHICLE & SAW NO GAS LEAKING. THEN SEVERAL DAYS LATER, I DROVE TO FRESNO, PARKED THE CAR & TOLD MY DAUGHTER THAT I...

Jun 5, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

FUEL SMELL WHEN TANK IS FULL. REMOVED ACCESS COVER FOR FUEL PUMP MODULE FOUND WELL FOR MODULE FILLED WITH DIRT OVER TOP OF MODULE. CLEAN OUT DIRT FOUND METAL RING TO HOLD MODULE IN ROTTED OFF TANK THERE WAS NOTHING HOLDING FUEL PUMP MODULE IN TANK IF CAR ROLLED OVER. FUEL CAN RUN OUT LOOKS LIKE A ...

Jun 5, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

FUEL SMELL WHEN TANK IS FULL. REMOVED ACCESS COVER FOR FUEL PUMP MODULE FOUND WELL FOR MODULE FILLED WITH DIRT OVER TOP OF MODULE. CLEAN OUT DIRT FOUND METAL RING TO HOLD MODULE IN ROTTED OFF TANK THERE WAS NOTHING HOLDING FUEL PUMP MODULE IN TANK IF CAR ROLLED OVER. FUEL CAN RUN OUT LOOKS LIKE A ...

Mar 10, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 131,451 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK RIVIERA. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING A FUEL AND A WATER LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000. UPDATED 04-08-08 *BF

Mar 10, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 131,451 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BUICK RIVIERA. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING A FUEL AND A WATER LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000. UPDATED 04-08-08 *BF

Mar 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 123,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE SHROUD OFF OF THE ENGINE AND DETERMINED THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE HAD A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED WITH A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. UPDATED 3/22/2006 - ...

Mar 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 123,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE SHROUD OFF OF THE ENGINE AND DETERMINED THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE HAD A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED WITH A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. UPDATED 3/22/2006 - ...

Sep 21, 2004 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 00V057000. 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. DEALER INDICATE...

Sep 21, 2004 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 00V057000. 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. DEALER INDICATE...

Jul 12, 2004 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE DRIVERS' SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH AND MUST BE REPLACED. *LA

Jul 12, 2004 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE DRIVERS' SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH AND MUST BE REPLACED. *LA

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ELECTRICAL (?)--THE ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART WHEN SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WHILE STILL ROLLING BUT DOES RESTART WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVEN TIMES DURING THE PAST 9 MONTHS AND IS HAPPENING WITH MORE FREQUENCY--4 TIMES THIS MONTH! THE...

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ELECTRICAL (?)--THE ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART WHEN SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WHILE STILL ROLLING BUT DOES RESTART WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVEN TIMES DURING THE PAST 9 MONTHS AND IS HAPPENING WITH MORE FREQUENCY--4 TIMES THIS MONTH! THE...

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jul 7, 2003 Air Bags

I HAVE A BUICK RIVERA 1996, AND THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS EXPLODED ONCE, AND NOW THE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. THERE IS A LEAK OF WATER IN THE BACK SEAT ON THE FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND NOW THE AIR BAG LIGHT, THE TRACTION LIGHT ARE ONE AGAIN. I KNOW THERE WERE BUICK'S RECALLED BECAUSE OF ...

Jul 7, 2003 Air Bags

I HAVE A BUICK RIVERA 1996, AND THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS EXPLODED ONCE, AND NOW THE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. THERE IS A LEAK OF WATER IN THE BACK SEAT ON THE FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND NOW THE AIR BAG LIGHT, THE TRACTION LIGHT ARE ONE AGAIN. I KNOW THERE WERE BUICK'S RECALLED BECAUSE OF ...

Sep 24, 2002 Power Train

TRACTION LIGHT STAYS ON WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN. THE OWNER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT HE PROBABLY RAN THROUGH SOME WATER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB

Sep 24, 2002 Power Train

TRACTION LIGHT STAYS ON WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN. THE OWNER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT HE PROBABLY RAN THROUGH SOME WATER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB

Sep 10, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT ESTIMATED SPEEDS OF 40-45 MPH, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT OR RUNNING OVER DEBRIS IN ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 10, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT ESTIMATED SPEEDS OF 40-45 MPH, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT OR RUNNING OVER DEBRIS IN ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Power Train

TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Power Train

TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WHICH COULD INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR BRAKES PER OWNER'S MANUAL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,689 mi

TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED WHEN TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING*AK CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE TO INDICATE THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *T...

Aug 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,689 mi

TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED WHEN TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING*AK CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE TO INDICATE THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *T...

Jul 30, 2002 Power Train

MODULATOR AFFECTS ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL, CAN CAUSE WHEEL LOCK-UP AND STEERING PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MODULATOR AFFECTS ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL, CAN CAUSE WHEEL LOCK-UP AND STEERING PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 30, 2002 Power Train

MODULATOR AFFECTS ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL, CAN CAUSE WHEEL LOCK-UP AND STEERING PROBLEMS. *AK

Jul 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MODULATOR AFFECTS ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL, CAN CAUSE WHEEL LOCK-UP AND STEERING PROBLEMS. *AK

Jun 17, 2002 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL# 95V20400 ELECTRIC SYSTEM: ANTI-THEFT DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT DEALT WIT SAME PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL# 95V20400 ELECTRIC SYSTEM: ANTI-THEFT DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT DEALT WIT SAME PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

WHILE IN REVERSE AND APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOORBOARD. OWNER DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID POURING FROM BRAKE LINE. BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED A HOLE IN LINE. DEALER NOT NOTIFIED.*AK *JG

Feb 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

WHILE IN REVERSE AND APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOORBOARD. OWNER DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID POURING FROM BRAKE LINE. BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED A HOLE IN LINE. DEALER NOT NOTIFIED.*AK *JG

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED WITH ONLY 50100 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED TO BUICK'S RECOMMENDATIONS.*AK

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED WITH ONLY 50100 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED TO BUICK'S RECOMMENDATIONS.*AK

Aug 18, 2001 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 18, 2001 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKES ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BRAKES SEEM TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKES ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BRAKES SEEM TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *AK

Jul 11, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN WOULD SHAKE BADLY. TILT BOLTS ARE IN COMING LOOSE OUT OF THE COLUMN. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN WOULD SHAKE BADLY. TILT BOLTS ARE IN COMING LOOSE OUT OF THE COLUMN. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER.*AK

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

HORN FAILED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

HORN FAILED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

HORN FAILED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON OCCASION AND REQUIRED REPAIR, STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR IDLER PULLY AND BELT REPLACED. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

HORN FAILED. *MJS

Nov 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THE BRAKE MODULE JUST DID THE SAME THING IT DID LAST YEAR AND WE JUST HAD THE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. FOR THIS EXPENISVE A CAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP CONSTANTLY AND IS UNRELIABLE. WE HAVE NEVER IN THE LAST NINE CARS HAD ANY OF THEM BE IN THE S...

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THE BRAKE MODULE JUST DID THE SAME THING IT DID LAST YEAR AND WE JUST HAD THE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. FOR THIS EXPENISVE A CAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP CONSTANTLY AND IS UNRELIABLE. WE HAVE NEVER IN THE LAST NINE CARS HAD ANY OF THEM BE IN THE S...

Nov 19, 1999 Visibility

DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THE BRAKE MODULE JUST DID THE SAME THING IT DID LAST YEAR AND WE JUST HAD THE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. FOR THIS EXPENISVE A CAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP CONSTANTLY AND IS UNRELIABLE. WE HAVE NEVER IN THE LAST NINE CARS HAD ANY OF THEM BE IN THE S...

Nov 19, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THE BRAKE MODULE JUST DID THE SAME THING IT DID LAST YEAR AND WE JUST HAD THE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. FOR THIS EXPENISVE A CAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP CONSTANTLY AND IS UNRELIABLE. WE HAVE NEVER IN THE LAST NINE CARS HAD ANY OF THEM BE IN THE S...

Nov 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THE BRAKE MODULE JUST DID THE SAME THING IT DID LAST YEAR AND WE JUST HAD THE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. FOR THIS EXPENISVE A CAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP CONSTANTLY AND IS UNRELIABLE. WE HAVE NEVER IN THE LAST NINE CARS HAD ANY OF THEM BE IN THE S...

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THE BRAKE MODULE JUST DID THE SAME THING IT DID LAST YEAR AND WE JUST HAD THE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. FOR THIS EXPENISVE A CAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP CONSTANTLY AND IS UNRELIABLE. WE HAVE NEVER IN THE LAST NINE CARS HAD ANY OF THEM BE IN THE S...

Nov 19, 1999 Visibility

DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THE BRAKE MODULE JUST DID THE SAME THING IT DID LAST YEAR AND WE JUST HAD THE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. FOR THIS EXPENISVE A CAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP CONSTANTLY AND IS UNRELIABLE. WE HAVE NEVER IN THE LAST NINE CARS HAD ANY OF THEM BE IN THE S...

Nov 19, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THE BRAKE MODULE JUST DID THE SAME THING IT DID LAST YEAR AND WE JUST HAD THE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. FOR THIS EXPENISVE A CAR, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP CONSTANTLY AND IS UNRELIABLE. WE HAVE NEVER IN THE LAST NINE CARS HAD ANY OF THEM BE IN THE S...

Sep 23, 1999 Visibility

ERRATIC OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING WHEN LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS USED, AND WHILE MAKING A TURN. AFTER TURN WAS COMPLETED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RESUME WORKING AGAIN. ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD CONTINUE TO WORK WHEN SWITCH WAS IN A OFF MODE. WOULD HAVE T...

Sep 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

ERRATIC OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING WHEN LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS USED, AND WHILE MAKING A TURN. AFTER TURN WAS COMPLETED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RESUME WORKING AGAIN. ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD CONTINUE TO WORK WHEN SWITCH WAS IN A OFF MODE. WOULD HAVE T...

Sep 23, 1999 Visibility

ERRATIC OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING WHEN LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS USED, AND WHILE MAKING A TURN. AFTER TURN WAS COMPLETED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RESUME WORKING AGAIN. ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD CONTINUE TO WORK WHEN SWITCH WAS IN A OFF MODE. WOULD HAVE T...

Sep 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

ERRATIC OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING WHEN LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS USED, AND WHILE MAKING A TURN. AFTER TURN WAS COMPLETED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RESUME WORKING AGAIN. ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD CONTINUE TO WORK WHEN SWITCH WAS IN A OFF MODE. WOULD HAVE T...

Aug 6, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR; THE RETRACTOR SPRING ON THE BELTS, WHICH IS HELD TOGETHER BY A PASTIC PLUG OVER THE SPRING, BECOMES SOFT AND THE PLUG POPS OUT, CAUSING THE SPRING TO FAIL BY JUMPING OUT OF ITS HOUSING DUE TO HEAT ENCOUNTERED ON REAR PACKAGE SHELF IN THE SUMMER.

Aug 6, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR; THE RETRACTOR SPRING ON THE BELTS, WHICH IS HELD TOGETHER BY A PASTIC PLUG OVER THE SPRING, BECOMES SOFT AND THE PLUG POPS OUT, CAUSING THE SPRING TO FAIL BY JUMPING OUT OF ITS HOUSING DUE TO HEAT ENCOUNTERED ON REAR PACKAGE SHELF IN THE SUMMER.

Jul 29, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD MOLDING MELTS. (QCAW)

Jul 29, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD MOLDING MELTS. (QCAW)

Jul 10, 1998 Electrical System

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICES SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM BY BUICK DEALERS.

Jul 10, 1998 Electrical System

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICES SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM BY BUICK DEALERS.

Nov 4, 1997 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Power Train

TRACTION CONTROL FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Power Train

TRACTION CONTROL FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Seat Belts

RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL TILT FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Seat Belts

RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL TILT FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT SENSOR FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT SENSOR FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED.

Apr 14, 1997 Tires

GOODYEAR TIRE BLEW OUT(P22560R16).

Apr 14, 1997 Tires

GOODYEAR TIRE BLEW OUT(P22560R16).

Apr 10, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Feb 26, 1997 Electrical System

HORN FAILED 3 TIMES.

Feb 26, 1997 Electrical System

HORN FAILED 3 TIMES.

Sep 11, 1996 Power Train

AUTO-TRAN: WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY 55 MPH, SUDDENLY GEARS QUIT WORKING, VEHICLE STARTED COASTING, NO WARNING, 1ST/2ND GEARS REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL EXIST, SEEMS AS AS THOUGH A PLASTIC RING IN TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Sep 11, 1996 Power Train

AUTO-TRAN: WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY 55 MPH, SUDDENLY GEARS QUIT WORKING, VEHICLE STARTED COASTING, NO WARNING, 1ST/2ND GEARS REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL EXIST, SEEMS AS AS THOUGH A PLASTIC RING IN TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jul 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE BURNT OUT.

Jul 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE BURNT OUT.

May 15, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOP OF THE GAS TANK SPLIT, RESULTING IN A LARGE GAS SPILL, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. *AK

May 15, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOP OF THE GAS TANK SPLIT, RESULTING IN A LARGE GAS SPILL, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. *AK

May 15, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOP OF THE GAS TANK SPLIT, RESULTING IN A LARGE GAS SPILL, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. *AK

May 15, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOP OF THE GAS TANK SPLIT, RESULTING IN A LARGE GAS SPILL, ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. *AK

Nov 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

3800 SERIES II SUPER CHARGED ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING HEARD CLANKING ENGINE DROPPED DEAD ON HIGHWAY COAST TO STOP. DEALER WILL NOT OPEN ENGINE, JUST REPLACE. TT

Nov 28, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

3800 SERIES II SUPER CHARGED ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING HEARD CLANKING ENGINE DROPPED DEAD ON HIGHWAY COAST TO STOP. DEALER WILL NOT OPEN ENGINE, JUST REPLACE. TT