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1997 Buick RIVIERA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	667476
Internal NHTSA #	10221494
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Brand	BUICK
Model	RIVIERA
Model Year	1997
File date	17/03/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Gm has recalled 1997-2002 pontiac grand prix and buick regals wit the 3. 8 liter supercharged v-6 engines for oil leaking and burning on the exhaust manifold causing some 267 known fires. I have a 1997 buick riviera 3. 8 liter supercharged engine which has begun doing the same thing recently. I have not seen the riviera included in any web search but i am sure gm is trying to get by without repairing as many 3. 8 supercharged as possible.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	COLUMBUS, OH
VIN pattern	1G4GD2217V4XXXXXX
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	29/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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1997 Buick RIVIERA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 Buick RIVIERA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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