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1999 Buick Riviera Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS). Failure of the solenoid is identified in TSB # 00-07-30-002B. The cost to repair the Transmission PCS is estimated at $45.61 for parts and $273.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and the Charging System Thermistor. Failure of either of these components may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is $132.13 for parts and $97.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Charging System Thermistor is $25.00 for parts and $19.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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