1998 Buick Riviera Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Buick Riviera, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles.
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.
“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“When trying to blow horn it blows intermittently. Horn has been fixed twice, but problem still exists. Contacted dealer. Dealer found loose horn connections. Whining noise present when turning steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #895211, filed 2001-08Related 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…
- 10113258Sep 19, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on…
- 10012688Dec 1, 2004Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment.
- 10016464Jul 1, 2003Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. Gm tech link.
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 1998 Buick Riviera
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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