1 recalls — 11 complaints
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,150 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,000 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,150 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,000 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: 467.7 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
Complete safety history for the BUICK SKYLARK across all model years (1966–1998).
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 34 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 111 | View |
| 1996 | 6 | 116 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 119 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 95 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 54 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 48 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 37 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 17 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 1 | 11 | |
| 1984 | 4 | 27 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1980 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |