1995 Buick Riviera from North America - Comments

Have a 1995 Buick Riviera 3800-V-6... 3 speed over auto AC... Problem: It idles and runs, but when I get it up to 40 mile per hour I cannot get any rpm out of it. Any guesses on what this is? It is a non super charger. Write me back at wendyniff@yahoo.com

I fell in love with the lines of this model when it first hit the streets.

Finally got a 1995 non turbo black Riviera a few weeks ago. She has 183,000 miles and runs strong.

The ABS trac control light was on when I bought her; common problem. For now I will leave as is and cover the lamp with black tape until I get it switched off.

Brakes are great.

Like most high end vehicles she was garage kept and dealer maintained until traded for a new Buick. Ride is smooth and quiet.

Hard to believe a car this old could still look and run like new, and have styling that doesn't look dated.

Of the 40+ domestic and foreign vehicles I've owned, she is the one I like the most. These can be had for little money and offer a lot in return.

First mpg came in at 26 mostly highway. Not too shabby for a vehicle this size. Would be nice to have another to put away for when she wears out, but I doubt that will be anytime soon.

I have a 95 Riv and I love it.. But last year it started running funny like it was a transmission problem, but what we had to do was put a new computer in it. Then had to replace the intake about 4 months later. Now it is back to a prom blowing out on the computer and seems to have something to do with the transmission again. The car loses power and shakes, but then it goes away. This doesn't happen all the time but seems to be getting more frequent. I had 2 used computers put in and within 20 miles the same thing happens and blows the prom. The mechanic told me it must be a bad wire! Can anyone help with the solution to my problem? The car has 112,030 miles on it and I love it, but I need help.

I had the same symptoms with my 95 Riv SC, and it turned out to be the coil packs; all three.

We have a 1997 Buick Riviera Super Charged dressed in pearl white, fully loaded. The car would stutter and lunge and feel like it had no power.

After replacing oxygen sensors, MAF sensor, checking coil packs (they were O.K) replacing fuel filter etc. etc, we checked the MAF sensor again by unplugging it and she ran like a top.

The MAF sensor we originally replaced was faulty and had it replaced with another one at no charge. Drives as smooth as butter once again.

Love my Riviera, wouldn't trade it for anything!!!

I have a 95 Riviera with a knock in the motor, we are considering replacing the motor, but we won't be able to if the motor and transaxel have to come out together from the bottom. Can anyone tell me if the engine can be pulled from the top? Thanks,

My 95 Riviera is the best Riviera in the streets.

A lot of work, but worth it all, very fast!

When driving, the car will just cut off. Very dangerous on i-95, have to pull over. Also have to press the gas pedal when starting. It cuts off when it feels like it. Any suggestions, reidmeb@hotmail.com.

Would love to hear from someone who has had this problem. I'm scared to drive, can't afford to fix it, lost my job.

The car is good on gas. Paid $2200 from nice lady, 79,000 miles when bought, now 88,000, love this car. Sometimes I consider giving to someone who could fix and enjoy it. I'm very sad.

I have a 1996 Buck Riv. Supercharged. It cuts off in the rain, but if I let it sit for a few days, it starts right up. Now, it cuts off no matter what the weather is like, hot or cold. However, it will start back up after a minute or two sitting. Crank sensor and fuel pump was replaced. I heard something about a cam sensor. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks.