1997 Buick Riviera Reliability

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Base Coupe (3.8L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1997 Buick Riviera by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems with the vehicle are the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module. The cost to repair the Crankshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $46.35 for parts and $78.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Powertrain Control Module is estimated at $235.96 for parts and $78.00 for labor. The price to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module is estimated to be $65.00. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Pressure Modulator Valve (PMV) and the ABS Relay. The cost to repair the ABS PMV is estimated at $474.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. The cost to repair the ABS Relay is estimated at $12.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		Occasional problems with this vehicle are the Ignition Lock Cylinder and the Thermister to the alternator. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $132.13 for parts and $97.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Thermister is estimated at $25.00 for parts and $19.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Buick Riviera by Identifix

	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.