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BUICK RIVIERA Technical Service Bulletin

1991 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39308 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1995
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1991 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50571 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1991 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 51497 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW


1992 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601769 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1998
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC


1992 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39308 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1995
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1992 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50571 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1992 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 51497 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW


1992 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 45881 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1995
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD


1992 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089996 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT


1992 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619370 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING


1993 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601769 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1998
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC


1993 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 43036 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

UNKNOWN


1993 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39308 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1995
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1993 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50571 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1993 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 51497 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW


1993 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 45881 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1995
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD


1993 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089996 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT


1993 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619370 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING


1994 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601769 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1998
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC


1994 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50571 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1994 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 51497 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW


1994 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54328 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC


1994 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089996 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT


1994 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619370 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616373 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT RETRACT DUE TO THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 617618 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2000
SEAT BELTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT RETRACT DUE TO THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING BECOMING DISENGAGED FROM THE SPOOL SHAFT. *TT-


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 618097 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2004
SUSPENSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616383 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT RETRACT DUE TO THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING BECOMING DISENGAGED FROM THE SPOOL SHAFT. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619176 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OFTHE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 620835 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10008471 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/

NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012148 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012688 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *EH


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10017568 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601769 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1998
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 37949 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1994
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

HVAC DISPLAY ERRORS AND/OR BLOWER OPERATION CONCERNS. *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 37957 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1994
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

POPPING/FLUTTERING/TICKING/SPARK KNOCK NOISE WHILE DRIVING UP MEDIUM GRADES OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 45850 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/

POPPING/FLUTTERING/TICKING/SPARK KNOCK/CLUNKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING UP MEDIUM GRADES OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP (REPLACE EXHAUST SEAL OR RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD).*SD


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39275 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1995
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

DOOR GLASS RATTLES WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR. *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39295 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1995
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

REDUCED HEATER PERFORMANCE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39290 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1995
STRUCTURE:BODY

FUEL FILLER DOOR INOPERATIVE. *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 43028 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1995
STRUCTURE:BODY

UNKNOWN


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52567 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

DRIVELINE VIBRATION OVER 37 MPH (REPLACE PROM). *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 45847 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

COOLANT LEAK NEAR BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 9REPLACE O-RINGS ON HEATER COOLANT BYPASS INLET PIPE ASSEMBLY). *SD


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 44055 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

STARTER MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN OR CRANK AFTER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR TURNED OFF (SOLENOID GROUND WIRE). *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39308 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1995
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50571 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 51497 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52605 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1997
OTHER

WAVY OR DIMPLING APPEARANCE IN ROOF PANEL RUNNING FRONT TO BACK OR EXCESSIVE RAIN NOISE (REPLACE CARDBOARD ROOF INSULATOR ADHESIVE). *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 51296 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52564 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1997
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602983 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603826 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *YC


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 53015 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 53021 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION BASED ON ENGINE IDLE SURGE, OR MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ILLUMINATED WITH DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P0131, P0171 OR 44 SET. *YC


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54328 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54327 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54065 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601408 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1998
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION. *YC


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 608376 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
STEERING

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088903 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001285 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE *EH


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089996 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619370 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089947 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING. *TT


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 37824 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1994
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUPPLEMENTAL BULLETIN TO CAMPAIGN 95C08. *TW


1995 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39726 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1994
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1995 BUICK PARK AVENUE AND RIVIERA MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3800 SERIES II ENGINE (L36) MAY HAVE A DECELERATION STALL UNDER LIMITED CONDITIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 618097 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2004
SUSPENSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619176 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OFTHE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 620835 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619177 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634813 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10008471 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/

NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012148 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012688 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *EH


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10017568 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601769 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1998
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52600 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1997
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50571 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 51497 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52605 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1997
OTHER

WAVY OR DIMPLING APPEARANCE IN ROOF PANEL RUNNING FRONT TO BACK OR EXCESSIVE RAIN NOISE (REPLACE CARDBOARD ROOF INSULATOR ADHESIVE). *TW


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 51296 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52564 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1997
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602983 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603826 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *YC


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 53015 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54328 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54327 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54065 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54062 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
OTHER

COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601408 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1998
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION. *YC


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 608376 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
STEERING

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088903 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001285 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE *EH


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089996 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619370 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING


1996 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089947 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 618097 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2004
SUSPENSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634985 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2002
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619176 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OFTHE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 620835 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619177 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634813 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 628928 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634997 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2002
OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 635006 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2002
OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10008471 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/

NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012148 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012688 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *EH


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10017568 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601769 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1998
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601771 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1998
OTHER

INFORMATION ON ABS AND / OR TRACTION LIGHT ON WITH CODES AND / OR ERRATIC ENGINE IDLE OR MIL ON. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52600 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1997
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52605 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1997
OTHER

WAVY OR DIMPLING APPEARANCE IN ROOF PANEL RUNNING FRONT TO BACK OR EXCESSIVE RAIN NOISE (REPLACE CARDBOARD ROOF INSULATOR ADHESIVE). *TW


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52564 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1997
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52575 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DI

BRAKE NOISE (GRUNT/GROAN/GRIND/CRUNCH) COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES (REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS). *TW


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 600208 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52587 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1997
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

PARALLEL PARK ASSIST MODE AND BOTH MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE (REPLACE MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR CONTROL MODULE). *TW


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52573 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATES OVER FULL (REPLACE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR TUBE ASSEMBLY). *TW


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602983 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603826 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 53015 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 53022 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1997
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

EXPERIENCING HARSH ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54327 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54344 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1997
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HARSH GARAGE SHIFT REVERSE TO DRIVE. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54065 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54204 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON PARALLEL PARK ASSIST MODE AND BOTH MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE OR RH MIRROR MOVES UP TOO HIGH. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54062 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
OTHER

COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601408 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1998
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION. *YC


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 608376 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
STEERING

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088903 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001285 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE *EH


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088811 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING TYPE NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619370 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING


1997 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089947 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 618097 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2004
SUSPENSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634985 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2002
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619177 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634813 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 628928 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10004412 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634997 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2002
OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 635006 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2002
OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012148 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012688 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *EH


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10017568 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601769 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1998
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601771 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1998
OTHER

INFORMATION ON ABS AND / OR TRACTION LIGHT ON WITH CODES AND / OR ERRATIC ENGINE IDLE OR MIL ON. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10016464 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 600208 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602983 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603826 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603833 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

EXPERIENCING A RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603828 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THE RADIO CLOCK GAINS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 54204 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1997
STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON PARALLEL PARK ASSIST MODE AND BOTH MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE OR RH MIRROR MOVES UP TOO HIGH. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601408 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1998
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602750 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON RADIO CLOCK GAINS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME. *YC


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 608376 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
STEERING

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088815 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTHE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088866 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTLE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088903 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001285 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE *EH


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088811 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING TYPE NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT


1998 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089947 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 618097 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2004
SUSPENSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611290 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITH A HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSAXLE MAY COMMENT ON HARSH UPSHIFTS OR HARSH GARAGE SHIFTS, SOFT SHIFTS, SHUDDERS ON HARD ACCELERATION, OR SHIFTS ERRATIC. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634985 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2002
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 629375 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2002
POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT REGARDING WHINE NOISE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619177 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634813 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 628928 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10004412 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 634997 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2002
OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 635006 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2002
OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012148 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10012688 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *EH


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10017568 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10009950 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/

ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK. *SC


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10016464 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602983 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603826 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *YC


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603082 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED ACCELERATION OR BRAKE TORQUING. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 608376 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
STEERING

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088866 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTLE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088892 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1999
SUSPENSION

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A SQUEAK, SQUAWK OR CREAK NOISE FROM FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 618099 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GENERATOR NOISE (WHINE / HUM / MOAN / VIBRATION) IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT IDLE, SLOW SPEEDS, DECELERATING OR PARKING MANEUVERS. *JB


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088903 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001285 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *TT UPDATE *EH


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6088811 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING TYPE NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619370 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING


1999 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6089947 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING. *TT


2000 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611290 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITH A HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSAXLE MAY COMMENT ON HARSH UPSHIFTS OR HARSH GARAGE SHIFTS, SOFT SHIFTS, SHUDDERS ON HARD ACCELERATION, OR SHIFTS ERRATIC. *TT


2000 BUICK RIVIERA
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 629375 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2002
POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT REGARDING WHINE NOISE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT




* NHTSA is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: NHTSA.gov

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