The Trunk Lid Won't Close Due to Trunk Pull Down Switch Failure on Buick Riviera

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

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Problem overview

The trunk pull down switch may fail causing the trunk lid not to close completely. Our technicians tell us that the failed switch can be replaced without changing the complete pull down motor assembly.

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Buick Riviera vehicles with this problem

4 model years affected

Average mileage: 126,300 miles

(78,800 - 180,000)

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The Trunk Lid Won't Close Due to Trunk Pull Down Switch Failure on Buick Riviera

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