1975 Buick Riviera Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1975 Buick Riviera. Check your own VIN below.
- 1966
- 1969
- 1970
- 1971
- 1972
- 1973
- 1974
- 1975
- 1976
- 1977
- 1978
- 1979
- 1981
- 1982
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 1988
- 1989
- 1990
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
- 1995
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
- 1999
3 safety recalls for the 1975 Buick Riviera
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheels
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Hubcap/cover (wheels)
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Vehicle speed control
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1975 Buick Riviera. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Buick Riviera model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Riviera model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 Buick Riviera | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Buick Riviera | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Buick Riviera | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Buick Riviera | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Buick Riviera | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Buick Riviera | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 Buick Riviera | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Buick Riviera | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Buick Riviera | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Buick Riviera | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Buick Riviera | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 Buick Riviera | 1 | 2 |
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 1 | 5 |
| 1988 Buick Riviera | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Buick Riviera | 2 | 9 |
| 1990 Buick Riviera | 4 | 16 |
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 Buick Riviera | 2 | 12 |
| 1993 Buick Riviera | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1 | 130 |
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2 | 44 |
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 0 | 43 |
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 0 | 29 |
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 1975 Buick Riviera
How do I know if my 1975 Buick Riviera has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1975 Buick Riviera; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 74V140000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
- Lesabre3,728 complaints
- Regal3,264 complaints
- Enclave2,501 complaints
- Lacrosse2,122 complaints
- Century1,817 complaints
- Park Avenue1,368 complaints
- Rendezvous1,241 complaints
- Lucerne943 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.