1973 Buick Riviera recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Vehicle Speed Control
What's wrong, in plain English: A vehicle part that may fail.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1973 RIVIERA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Buick dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 72V253000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO N/A. POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEENASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CARBURETOR THROTTLE OPERATING CABLE. IFCONDITION EXISTS, MAY PREVENT THROTTLE FROM CLOSING WHEN DRIVER REMOVES HISFOOT FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING CABLE WHERENECESSARY. )
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
01/16/2001 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH A FIRESTONE ATX 23575R15 TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, OWNER REPLACED THREE TIRES, SEEKING REIMIBURSEMENT UNDER RECALL 00T-005. *CJ