1997 Buick Riviera service bulletins & manufacturer communications
56 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Buick Riviera. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 56
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723F · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 14, 2022
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723D · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 31, 2020
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.19NA273 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 2, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696E · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 18, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 15, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scramb…PIC4696C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 31, 2018
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723C · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 20, 2017
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2017
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2017
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating a…16NA260 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 26, 2016
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 23, 2015
- Vehicle RecallsRecalls · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 30, 2014
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.05-06-04-035D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 9, 2014
- This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.PI1217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 15, 2014
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules130089009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj010601007 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt050604058 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *eh040861001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Vehicles may experience shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *jb updated *eh gm voicemail message. *tt000310007F · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 17, 2004
- Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak. *tt updated *eh010730032B · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt040601021 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt040601017 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update *eh990603009A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Information on servicing 4t65-e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets for various models from 1997 through 2002. *tt020730014A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt000730002B · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt010601008A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Information on servicing 4t65e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets. *tt020730014 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold. *tt010601007A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2001
- 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…990730030A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt010601008 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2001
- A condition with the front seat back and / or seat cushion heat element is non-functioning. *tt990850021 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 1, 1999
- Conditions with floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt990603009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a popping type noise heard in the passenger compartment. *tt990605005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- This bulletin addresses concerns of steering vibration / shudder / moan during parking maneuvers on dry pavement. *tt990232007 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc831704 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Experiencing shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *yc833004 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Concerns of noise/vibration/growl from front of vehicle on right turns or hard acceleration. *yc98737104A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1998
- Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc10001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information on abs and / or traction light on with codes and / or erratic engine idle or mil on. *yc10004 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 24, 1998
- Experiencing noise coming from front brakes. *yc735023A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Subject on parallel park assist mode and both mirrors are inoperative or rh mirror moves up too high. *yc971101738125 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).971101631041 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Comments on insufficient range of the keyless entry system. *yc971101739015 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Vehicles equipped with harsh garage shift reverse to drive. *yc9709017160A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1997
- Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc9709016116A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1997
- Brake noise (grunt/groan/grind/crunch) coming from front brakes (replace front brake pads). *tw735023 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 1, 1997
- Engine oil level indicates over full (replace oil level indicator tube assembly). *tw776110 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1997
- Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw731608 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 1997
- Experiencing harsh engagement from reverse to drive. *yc970501777160 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
- When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc970501735019 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1997
- Wavy or dimpling appearance in roof panel running front to back or excessive rain noise (replace cardboard roof insulator adhesive). *tw631050 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw549001A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Parallel park assist mode and both mirrors are inoperative (replace memory seat/mirror control module). *tw738125 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 1997