1997 Buick Riviera steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Buick Riviera — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering column/wheel started a little wiggle room, (wouldn't lock into place after adjusting position). Within about a month or so it was not drivable. It would not stay in a fixed position at all. In september 2006 we took it in to be repaired. They had to find and rebuild another steering…”
filed Jul 27, 2009
“Dt: consumer states that when security light is on the vehicle will not start. Consumer has to wait 2-3 minutes, sometimes longer, and the vehicle will start.*ak”
filed Jun 14, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Riviera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Riviera | 7 | 24% |
| 1996 Riviera | 4 | 9% |
| 1995 Riviera | 13 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Buick Riviera
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.