Issue ID | 606104 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10171097 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | RIVIERA |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 17/10/06 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was overheating and the warning light indicating the coolant needed to be replaced was illuminated. The coolant was replaced, but the problem continued. An independent repair shop determined there was a leak into upper plenum and upper manifold. The gaskets were replaced and the manifold was cleaned. The problem returned a year later, the mechanic determined the same problem occurred. The same repairs were made as well as valves and adapters were replaced. The problem returned and the vehicle was taken to the same repair shop. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 147000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MENTOR, OH |
VIN pattern | 1G4GD22K5S4XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 05/05/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | PRIVATE PARTY |
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