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1996 Buick Riviera 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Stall
Posted to GM Driveability on 5/15/2008 7 Replies

This Buick sometimes starts like it was flooded out. The vehicle will stall and puff out black or gray smoke until you press the accelerator down and clear it. After it clears (about 4 or 5 seconds) it runs and drives normally. The problem is intermittent and ...

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car Vehicle Data

1996 Buick Riviera

VIN 1G4GD2217T
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / sefi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Stall
OccursCold, After a Hot Soak
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car Vehicle Data

1996 Buick Riviera

VIN 1G4GD2217T
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / sefi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Stall
OccursCold, After a Hot Soak