1996 Buick Riviera Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Buick Riviera, 11% of the 44 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This vehicle was not included in recall# 95v20400 electric system: anti-theft due to VIN although it dealt wit same problem. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #8011983, filed 2002-06Related recalls
- 95V204000Oct 23, 1995These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged…Covers: Buick Riviera 1996, Oldsmobile 98 1996, Buick Lesabre 1996 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10012688Dec 1, 2004Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
| 1998 | 3 | 10% |
| 1997 | 6 | 14% |
| 1996 | 5 | 11% |
| 1995 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 11% |
| 1987 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1996 Buick Riviera
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Riviera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology