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1995 Buick Riviera Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
6%of 130 total for the year
Median mileage
44,744miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1995 Buick Riviera, 6% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,744 miles. 2 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.

“Paint bubbling up and peeling - all areas of vehicle. Problem started on front end and has now spread from bumper to bumper. Paint slides off when it rains, when I drive down the street and new cracks are appearing with intensive regularity. Attempted to obtain repair under warranty beginning in 1999 (according to owner's manual was six years for paint) on several occasions from two GM dealerships and told that this was not covered - paint was not covered this long period. Paint is original paint job. …”

NHTSA complaint #10008022, filed 2003-02, 45,100 miles

“Paint is splitting, then blistering and finally popping clear of the primer. This started along both front fender 'seams' where they meet the hood. Problem then began along top and back side of trunk; then rear fenders and finally involved all panels of the vehicle within a one-year period. Primer shows first as a green shade that fades to grey. Gm tells me this is 'excessive ultraviolet exposure' even though vehicle is garage kept - evidently these cars suffer from sunburn? Over 50% of the paint on this vehicle is involved.”

NHTSA complaint #10040989, filed 2003-09, 44,387 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199737%
199612%
199586%
199016%
1989333%

Other parts of the 1995 Buick Riviera

Engine cooling
21 complaints
Seat belts
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Fuel system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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