SteeringPart report

1987 Buick Riviera Steering Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Buick Riviera, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related recalls

88V078000May 10, 1988Insufficient clearance between the power steering pump pressure hose assembly and the transmission governor/speed sensor connector could cause abrasion of the…Covers: Buick Riviera 1986–1987, Oldsmobile Toronado 1986–1987

Steering: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
1999	2	33%
1998	7	24%
1997	10	23%
1996	4	9%
1995	13	10%
1993	1	20%
1992	1	8%
1987	1	20%

Other parts of the 1987 Buick Riviera

Electrical system
3 complaints Engine cooling
2 complaints Brakes
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Buick Riviera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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