Issue ID | 667406 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10221447 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | RIVIERA |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 14/11/05 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle - 1997 buick riveria 3. 8 l supercharged engine -- oil leak from front valve cover gasket -- recall just released for 1997-2003 buick regal and grand prix but left the riveria out of the recall list for the exact same engine --- i replaced the gasket myself (very expensive gasket) - 11/05 -- and feel that gm should at least reimburse me for the gasket ---. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LONE WOLF, OK |
VIN pattern | 1G4GD2217V4XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 14/12/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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