1991 Buick Riviera Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 63%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Buick Riviera, 63% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles.
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.
“The seatbelt in the front does not pull out. When it rains or snows the brake cause the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10005955, filed 2003-01, 200,000 miles“When applying brake under normal braking situations there is extended braking distance. Front rotors have been replaced 3 times, and calipers once. Please add further deatails.”
NHTSA complaint #8013064, filed 2002-07“When brakes were applied the car did not stop at all. Buick states the booster had been modified to improve brakes. However, dealer states the booster is a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #827783, filed 1998-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
| 1998 | 6 | 21% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
| 1996 | 8 | 18% |
| 1995 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 2 | 40% |
| 1992 | 2 | 17% |
| 1991 | 5 | 63% |
| 1990 | 4 | 25% |
| 1989 | 3 | 33% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1991 Buick Riviera
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Buick Riviera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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