Buick Riviera 1993
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1993 Buick Riviera, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Midsize Cars 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buick | 1G4 3G4 | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 444.35 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1993 Buick Riviera?
- The 1993 Buick Riviera has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 25 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1993 Buick Riviera?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1993 Buick Riviera can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1993 Buick Riviera?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1993 Buick Riviera is $2700.
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Where is the 1993 Buick Riviera produced?
- The 1993 Buick Riviera is produced in Hamtramck Michigan, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1993 Buick Riviera?
- There are 2 recall(s) for the 1993 Buick Riviera, additional information is below.
Recall 17823 [USA]: This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
Recall 1995101 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
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Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Riviera
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 4400 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 10024 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) Riviera Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 99 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
- 990730030 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
- 990730030A - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking
- 10001 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc
- 577106A - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
- 577106A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Cold start rattle noise. *tw
- 9573T4001 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE: Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 576113 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Unknown
- 577106 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Cold start rattle noise. *tw
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Loc Front | Driver Seat Only |
| Body Class | Coupe |
| DisplacementCC | 3800.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 231.89022755998 |
| DisplacementL | 3.8 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Flint |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Injection Type | Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | BUICK |
| MakeID | 468 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Manufacturer Id | 984 |
| Model | Riviera |
| ModelID | 9069 |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| NCSA Body Type | 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe |
| NCSA Make | Buick / Opel |
| NCSA Model | Riviera |
| Plant City | HAMTRAMCK |
| Plant Company Name | NA-CLCD |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| VIN | 1G4EZ13L2PU400907 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | 1 Dead | 19990618 |
Daughter was traveling approx. 45mph, according to police report, had lost control of vehicle after swerving. Hit enbankment on driver's side. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Vehicle flipped end over end. Driver died. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19990511 |
The brake pads are rubbing against the brake disc causing them to prematurely wear. Brakes pads broke apart while driving 40 mph. Consumer was not applying brakes at this time all parts of brakes where distroyed.*yc.Et.
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19980428 |
No deployment of airbag in accident, resulting in injuries.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19961030 |
Electrical short, when driving vehicle console lights go off and vehicle stalls, lights will flash. *ak dealer found a loose connection to the battery which was what was causing the problems, dealer did not charge consumer for repairs and problem seems to have been corrected. *slc
| No | No | N | None | None | 19930725 |
Three of the aluminum wheels , both front and one right rear, are experiencing problem with air pressure loss. Every three days consumer has to replace air in all three tires. All the tires and the stems were replaced, but problem recurred.The dealer was notified.*ak
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1G4EZ13L5PU402361 | 1993 | Riviera | HAMTRAMCK MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 1G4EZ13L2PU400907 | 1993 | Riviera | HAMTRAMCK MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |