1995 Buick Riviera Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 1995 Buick Riviera, 4% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 info above is approx. Your recall of GM cars with re: to ignition problems may not be broad enough. I traded in my 95 Riviera in april of 2007 after plowing $1500 into and still no satisfactory repair on why it was stalling. The last stall was in a three way intersection in chicago. Each time it stalled I lost power steering. I don't recall if the dealer looked at ignition issues. I do recall that they were at one point focused on the carburetor. It was being serviced by a dealer in schaumberg, ill. Sorry I don't have better recall of details. …”
NHTSA complaint #10569453, filed 2014-03, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Buick Riviera. While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The traction control warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle later failed to start. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 7/1/15”
NHTSA complaint #10713537, filed 2015-04, 96,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Buick Riviera. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of a recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power control module needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was not part of any recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472587, filed 2012-08, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Buick Riviera. The contact stated while driving, the engine stalled. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the mechanic was unable to detect a failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,678. The consumer stated on several occasions, he experienced sudden loss of power while in traffic. On each occasion, there was a loss power brakes. In april 2013, there were four instances where the vehicle turned off and the brakes and power steering failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10620930, filed 2014-08, 25,678 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Buick Riviera
21 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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