1995 Buick Riviera Other or unknown Problems

“I was told that the intake manifold failed as well as the lower intake(plenum). (3.8l v6) the work was performed by a firestone retail store in myrtle beach, sc. Has anyone else had this problem and what were the repair costs? I sure am curious. As far as paint, I had the car painted for $1000.00.”

“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”

“Paint has failed along trunk, top of rear window, and other spots on car. Is blotchy areas down to bare metal. No contact with any chemical or abrasive. No safety issue listed in summary.”

“Below is the same thing that has been happening to me for the past two years. Dealer and mechanic cannot seem to find the problem. This could cause a serious accident while highway driving. Make: Buick model: Riviera year: 1995 complaint number: 725331 summary: while driving 25-50 MPH, without warning, the engine shuts down, causing power steering loss, and the interior locks open and close rappidly. Only after coasting off the highway coming to a stop, putting the car in park turning off the ignition, and waiting a couple of minutes will the car restart. Dealer could not duplicate! …”