1999 Buick Riviera Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,396miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Buick Riviera, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,396 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.
“I needed to replaced the inlet and outlet hoses for the steering of my 1999 Buick rivieria. I had it in the shop to take care of trak off light and the mechanic advise me to have it done because they had a bullentin referring about it”
NHTSA complaint #10040923, filed 2003-09, 46,741 miles“Consumer stated that while driving at 45mph the steering wheel would start to shake. Ts dealer claimed this was normal. Alarm system goes off and locked doors. Transmitter replaced. Hesitation on acceleration at 35-40 MPH. Dealer reported normal. Rubbing noise when backing up. No problem found.”
NHTSA complaint #10001797, filed 2003-01, 50 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Riviera
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Buick Riviera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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