1996 Buick Riviera

VIN 1G4GD22K9T4701481

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Last listed by Tom's U Save Budget Lot

2718 E University Ave, DES MOINES, IA 50317

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1996 Buick Riviera

VIN 1G4GD22K9T4701481

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Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Tom's U Save Budget Lot DES MOINES, IA 50317 $3,995 135,842 mi 2023-01-04 1364 d ago

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NHTSA build data for 1G4GD22K9T4701481
Engine
3.8L · V6
Body
Coupe
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1996
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
21
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1996 Buick Riviera has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

2 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
    NHTSA campaign 96V116000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR.
    NHTSA campaign 95V204000

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Model-level data for the 1996 Buick Riviera from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 22, 2026.

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