NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,513 miles

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1998 Buick Riviera engine problems

engine problem

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1998 Buick Riviera Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 102016

Riviera 6-cyl

  • 56,513 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Riviera. While entering the vehicle, the contact noticed engine oil on the ground under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,513. Updated 04/29/16

- Colton, CA, USA

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