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1999 Buick Riviera Engine problems

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Buick Riviera's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 33% of all its complaints, most recently on September 4, 2016. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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2
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0
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0
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0
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Engine complaints

Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Well for starters the car has 131,000 miles on it and clean interior. But....The drivers side power seat incline doesn't work, the blend box or an actuator is bad, the cruise control doesn't work, and the ac compressor is locked up. But.... The worst part is the oil leak coming from the front valve cover. It is spilling out on my exhaust manifold and smokes badly. I just read gm has a recall on all the l67 3.8L supercharged motors in grand prix and regals amongst other models with the 3.8L but not the rivieras. Can...

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the riv get some love too. I like the car but all these problems and a highway shudder at 65-73.....👎👎😢😢👎👎👎😩😩😩😩😩

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 10903557
SteeringEngine & coolingEquipment & accessories

Consumer stated that while driving at 45mph the steering wheel would start to shake. Ts dealer claimed this was normal. Alarm system goes off and locked doors. Transmitter replaced. Hesitation on acceleration at 35-40 mph. Dealer reported normal. Rubbing noise when backing up. No problem found. *Tt

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine cooling · EquipmentNHTSA 10001797

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