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1995 Buick Riviera Brakes Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
11%of 130 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Buick Riviera, 11% of the 130 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.

“Traction control light came on at 35,000 miles in april 1999. I did not take into dealer until december 1999 because I did not know this was associated with the ABS system failure. So, instead of taking to dealer and for potential major expense of correcting traction control problem I chose to live without traction control. In december 1999 I took it in to dealership because I was tired of looking at the traction control light on. Was informed ABS system had failed and replaced valve kit. Cost was $870.76!!! Vehicle also made a popping noise in front suspension when making a right hand turn. …”

NHTSA complaint #716066, filed 1999-12

“New master cylinder was installed 2 weeks prior to it's failure, while driving forward consumer was unable to stop vehicle the brake went to the floor, consumer applied the emergency brake but the vehicle continue forward into another vehicle. Nlm”

NHTSA complaint #558352, filed 2000-12

“Both rear outboard seat belts do not retract, engine has severe skip when acsending hill in overdrive 9dealer cannot diagnose) and anti-lock/ traction light come on, occasionally brakes seem to stick after coming to stop.”

NHTSA complaint #725728, filed 2000-07

“While driving onto a parking ramp steering and brakes lock up while engine still running. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #880779, filed 2001-02

“Brakes have a tendency to momentarily delay in stopping. Noticed this problem numerous times upon leaving parking lots at slow speeds (5 - 10 MPH). Problem seems to occur when barely accelerating & then applying brake to stop. Can feel brakes lock up under brake pedal. Hasn't created an accident yet, but have had difficulty in the winter time. Never had any lights or warning problems with the ABS or traction control. Have also noticed problem in the front wheels while manuevering tires from left to right. Feels like tires popping against the wheel well (example only). …”

NHTSA complaint #10046766, filed 2003-11

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1999117%
1998621%
1997512%
1996818%
19951411%
1993240%
1992217%
1991563%
1990425%
1989333%
1987120%

Other parts of the 1995 Buick Riviera

Engine cooling
21 complaints
Seat belts
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Buick Riviera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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