1989 Buick Riviera Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 33%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1989 Buick Riviera, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Please reference NHTSA recall no. 97v058/GM recall of Buick regals sold in illinois 1998 - 1991. My tire technician noted that the cradle bolts and retainers on my 1989 Buick Riviera were totally corroded and that they could fail at any time. This was confirmed by my genral motors dealer who stated that I could lose steering control and the problem should be corrected immediately. It was pointed out to me that Buick had recalled other models for this problem, but that the rivieras were not included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #753555, filed 2001-10“At the time of the repair/replacement of the fuel pump, fittings, lines... Costing $467.00 on 11/23/99 -- the mechanic and manager informed us of the imminent dangers of the loss of steering control due to the severity of the of rusted-through cradle arm and breaking, rusty bolts pertaining to the engine cradle that will require that the engine be extracted and the cradle be replaced (or if possible? Welded ?). We just purchased the vehicle from a private owner, who did lots of maintanence and repairs and lots of money $$$ on the 1989 Buick Riviera. We love Riviera's ! …”
NHTSA complaint #722279, filed 2000-05Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Buick Riviera
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Buick Riviera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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