Check Engine Light due to vacuum leak in EGR tube on Buick Riviera

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The EGR tube may develop an engine vacuum leak causing the check engine (SES) light to illuminate.

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Buick Riviera vehicles with this problem

1 model year affected

1997 Buick Riviera

Average mileage: 78,000 miles

(78,000 - 78,000)

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