Model year guide

1994 Buick Riviera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Buick Riviera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1994 Buick Riviera at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1994 Buick Riviera recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1994 Buick Riviera.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 7

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Bulletin 130089009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2013

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 BRAKE NOT APPLIED. *…

Bulletin 990730030A · Power Train · Apr 2001

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

Bulletin 990730030 · Power Train · Dec 1999

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP. *YC

Bulletin 10001 · Power Train · Apr 1998

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC

Bulletin 9709013202B · Steering · Sep 1997

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW

Bulletin 577106A · Power Train · Feb 1997

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW

Bulletin 577106A · Power Train · Dec 1996

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RIVIERA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Buick Riviera

The Buick Riviera is a personal luxury car that was marketed by Buick from 1963 to 1999, with the exception of the 1994 model year.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1994 Buick Riviera vehicles on record

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Other Buick Riviera model years

1998 1997 1996 1995 1984 1983

1994 Buick Riviera — frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 Buick Riviera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1994 Buick Riviera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.