NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,617 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1998 Buick Riviera engine problems

engine problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1998 Buick Riviera:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1998 Buick Riviera Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 152007

Riviera 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,617 miles

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

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Riviera. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle continued to accelerate and would not stop when the contact depressed the brake pedal with both feet. He drove on the shoulder and had to place the vehicle in neutral for it to stop. The contact opened the hood noticed that the plastic shield separated that covers the motor. He was able to tape the shield back and drove the vehicle to his residence. The dealer stated that the supercharger waste gate valve separated and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer advised him to get an evaluation from the dealer. The dealer decided to reduce the labor cost to $223.43. The current mileage was 57,728 and failure mileage was 57,617. Updated 12/12/07

- Hot Springs Village, AZ, USA

Add Complaint

Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...

engine failure engine defect noisy engine engine knock intake manifold gasket leaking coolant oil sludge whining noise stalls while driving engine complaint electrical issue heater complaint transmission complaint paint defect Riviera recall

Not what you are looking for?