1998 Buick Riviera Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 21%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Buick Riviera, 21% of the 29 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.
“Rotors on disc brakes are rusting and warping causing improper brake action and caused one near accident incident where my wife was unable to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before bumping the car in front of her. The rotors have been replaced 3 times in the first 15,000 miles. Buick has stated the problem is cosmetic and not covered under the warranty. The allege that we have not driven the car enough and we live to near to the ocean. Buick's customer service department has been contacted multiple times. …”
NHTSA complaint #731186, filed 2000-09“Consumer states horn is inoperable at times, on one occasion he had to hit the horn pad six times before the horn would sound, dealer has repaired/replaced parts on four separate occasions. Fuel gauge sending unit failed. Emergency brake needed adjusted, the pedal was not returning all the way up when it was released.”
NHTSA complaint #562044, filed 2001-07“Consumer purchased two new tires due to flats and the lost of air in a tire that could not be replaced. The first tire went flat four times due to wear around the wheel covering (tire info not given).”
NHTSA complaint #562951, filed 2001-09“When consumer is traveling about seventy MPH the vehicle vibrates, and will automatically go into the other lane. Vehicle had rotors replaced twice already, but still needs a set of rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #864776, filed 2000-07“Upon stopping vehicle has to press brakes down hard to hold vehicle in place. Vehicle jumps if brakes are not held down firmly. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8000828, filed 2001-12Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
| 1998 | 6 | 21% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
| 1996 | 8 | 18% |
| 1995 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 2 | 40% |
| 1992 | 2 | 17% |
| 1991 | 5 | 63% |
| 1990 | 4 | 25% |
| 1989 | 3 | 33% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Buick Riviera
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Buick Riviera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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