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1989 Buick RIVIERA Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	219626
Internal NHTSA #	722279
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Brand	BUICK
Model	RIVIERA
Model Year	1989
File date	23/11/99
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	At the time of the repair/replacement of the fuel pump, fittings, lines... Costing $467. 00 on 11/23/99 -- the mechanic and manager informed us of the imminent dangers of the loss of steering control due to the severity of the of "rusted-through cradle arm and breaking, rusty bolts pertaining to the engine cradle" that will require that the engine be extracted and the "cradle" be replaced (or if possible? "welded" ?). We just purchased the vehicle from a private owner, who did lots of "maintanence" and "repairs" and lots of money $$$ on the 1989 buick riviera. We love riviera's ! This "seemed" like it was in "good shape" until the "steering" wasn't quite right, drifting on highway (with or without icy conditions) ! Then, it was discovered while "on the lift" at midwest marathon in parma we have put alot of money in it, too ! We do take care of all of our cars, and like older models rather than the newer models -- so we bought this with the plan to keep it awhile ! We would appreciate your information and help in notifying gm/buick about this "engine cradle" problem? Any recalls ? What they can do for us !! We shouldn't have to pay for it ourselves ! The manufacturer should be held responsible we believe for this costly repair !! Please, email us : logolooks@aol. Com or write or call us ! *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CLEVELAND, OH
VIN pattern	1G4EZ11C9KUXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/08/99
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	15
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1989 Buick RIVIERA Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1989 Buick RIVIERA Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

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