Vehicle recall 91V158000 · September 13, 1991

Buick Reatta and Riviera

Brake indicator light may not light when ignition is in the "on" position, the parking brake is applied, and the shift selector is in the park or neutral gear range.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Brake indicator light may not light when ignition is in the "on" position, the parking brake is applied, and the shift selector is in the park or neutral gear range.
Consequence: Vehicles would not meet the requirements of FMVSS 101AND 105.
Remedy: Replace the prom in the body computer module to prevent this condition from occurring.
Notes: System: control displays; FMVSS 101 and 105.VEHICLE description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V158000
Reported to NHTSA: September 13, 1991
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: November 27, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 18,904
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Recall 91V158000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Buick Reatta (1990): 1990
Buick Riviera (1990): 1990

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