1998 Buick Riviera Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 161,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Buick Riviera, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 161,000 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.
“About two months ago, when fueling my vehicle, I noticed a puddle of gasoline in the vicinity of the left rear wheel, inline with the fuel filler door. I had noted the check engine light subsequently came on and code 0440 (or a variant of that, I cannot recall with 100% certainty. When I had some free time, I started investigating the emissions code and decided to check the fuel system from the rear of the vehicle working forward. While looking at the fuel filler neck, I noted a glint of fresh steel behind the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10908573, filed 2016-09, 161,000 miles“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 2001-07Related 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…
- 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Buick Riviera
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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