1992 BUICK SKYLARK
3 recalls, 48 complaints - 19 TSBs
92V106000 Jul 17, 1992
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.
91V184000 Oct 21, 1991
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
A MISADJUSTMENT OF THE PARK LOCK CABLE IN THE COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
Consequence
LOCKING OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ADJUST THE PARK LOCK CABLE, AND REROUTE AND RESTRAIN THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR.
91V182000 Oct 21, 1991
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSTITION.
Consequence
IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD FACE INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE SEAT.
Complaint Statistics
48 total complaints
4 crashes 6 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 21, 2001
Incident date: May 12, 2001
VEHICLE 330 ENGINE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL AT ANY GIVEN SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN INTO DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN IN PARK, THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. I HAVE WORKED AROUND IT BY TILTING THE STEERING WHEEL UP AND DOWN SHARPLY SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THIS OCCURS AND IT WILL THEN ALLOW THE SHIFT. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY, S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 25, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 2000
VEHICLE STALLS AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES.*AK
STRUCTURE
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
WHEN RAINING, WATER LEAKS AND SETTLES ON THE RIGHT FRONT FLOOR. *SLC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, FUSIBLE LINK, AND STARTER WHEN THE IGNITION STARTED TO SMOKE/BURN WHEN STARTING IN THE PARKING LOT. THE REPLACEMENT STARTER FAILED 3 MONTHS LATER AND THE REPLACEMENT FUSIBLE LINK 4 MONTHS LATER. I HAVE ALSO ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, FUSIBLE LINK, AND STARTER WHEN THE IGNITION STARTED TO SMOKE/BURN WHEN STARTING IN THE PARKING LOT. THE REPLACEMENT STARTER FAILED 3 MONTHS LATER AND THE REPLACEMENT FUSIBLE LINK 4 MONTHS LATER. I HAVE ALSO ... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, FUSIBLE LINK, AND STARTER WHEN THE IGNITION STARTED TO SMOKE/BURN WHEN STARTING IN THE PARKING LOT. THE REPLACEMENT STARTER FAILED 3 MONTHS LATER AND THE REPLACEMENT FUSIBLE LINK 4 MONTHS LATER. I HAVE ALSO ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, FUSIBLE LINK, AND STARTER WHEN THE IGNITION STARTED TO SMOKE/BURN WHEN STARTING IN THE PARKING LOT. THE REPLACEMENT STARTER FAILED 3 MONTHS LATER AND THE REPLACEMENT FUSIBLE LINK 4 MONTHS LATER. I HAVE ALSO ... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, FUSIBLE LINK, AND STARTER WHEN THE IGNITION STARTED TO SMOKE/BURN WHEN STARTING IN THE PARKING LOT. THE REPLACEMENT STARTER FAILED 3 MONTHS LATER AND THE REPLACEMENT FUSIBLE LINK 4 MONTHS LATER. I HAVE ALSO ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, FUSIBLE LINK, AND STARTER WHEN THE IGNITION STARTED TO SMOKE/BURN WHEN STARTING IN THE PARKING LOT. THE REPLACEMENT STARTER FAILED 3 MONTHS LATER AND THE REPLACEMENT FUSIBLE LINK 4 MONTHS LATER. I HAVE ALSO ... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Apr 12, 2000
WHILE CAR WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF, VEHICLE SOMEWAY JUMPED OUT OF OF PARK AND ROLLED ACROSS THE LOT, HITTING ANOTHER PARKED CAR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jan 31, 2000
Incident date: Jan 28, 2000
THE CRIMP ON THE CONNECTOR FOR THE INJECTOR PUMP, FUEL SUPPLY HOSE FAILED, CAUSING THE RUBBER FUEL LINE TO COME LOOSE FROM THE CONNECTOR. GAS FROM THE FUEL PUMP SPRAYED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED JUST AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND NO FIRE OR EXPLOSIO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 10, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 9, 1999
Incident date: Jan 5, 1999
VEHICLE SHUDDERS/VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 12, 1999
THIS IS THE SECOND ENGINE FOR THIS CAR. *MJS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
Apr 21, 1999
WARNING LIGHT FAILED WHEN LIGHTS LEFT ON AND KEYS IN IGNITION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
WITHOUT WARNING THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AND IT THREW A ROD, BUICK SAID THAT IT WOULD BE COVERED IF THE HEAD WAS CRACKED BUT IT WASN'T WITH ONLY 74000 MILES ON THE CAR THIS SHOULD NOT OF HAPPENED BUICK ALSO SAID THAT IT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE QUAD 4 MOTOR AND THE MANUFACTURE EXTENED THE WARRANTY O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 5, 1998
ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE UNNECESSARILY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 20, 1997
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
MOTOR PACK ASSEMBLY ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jan 4, 1998
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILS TO ROLL UP OR DOWN. ALL OTHER WINDOWS DO NOT ROLL PROPERLY. WINDOWS DISENGAGE FROM RUN CHANNEL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CHANNEL DEPTH.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Oct 4, 1997
SAFETY CABLE FOR COLUMN GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO WORK ALLOWING CHILD TO SHIFT GEARS, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: Jun 16, 1997
TRANSMISSION SOLENOID FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Jul 25, 1997
VEHICLE'S REAR LAP BELTS WERE IN LOCKED POSITION, AND THE WHOLE LAP BELT AND ANCHOR CAME OUT OF BACK SEAT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES BOTH BELTS CAME UNMOUNTED AND OUT OF THE SEAT, CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE ANY CHILDREN AND THESE BELTS ARE HARDLY USED. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 17, 1997
BRAKE CLIP FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
KEY INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO TURN IN IGNITION SWITCH, MUST TURN STEERING WHEEL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 13, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 3, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
DRIVER GOT INTO VEHICLE, PUT KEY INTO IGNITION, BACKED OUT OF GARAGE, HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD, HIT THE FENCE KNOCKING A WELL TOP OFF-PUSHING A LARGE ROCK-BAN INTO HOUSE.*AK
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Nov 27, 1995
HOOD LATCH FAILED TO HOLD HOOD DOWN, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY UP/LOSS OF VISION IN FRONT OF CAR. *DSH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 5, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE, PIN HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF, TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
THE CAR IN LEAKING FUEL FROM THE SUPPLY LINE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
THE CAR IN LEAKING FUEL FROM THE SUPPLY LINE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 11, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR FAILED. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 4, 1995
Incident date: Jul 19, 1995
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM RELEASES AND THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 4, 1995
Incident date: Jul 19, 1995
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM RELEASES AND THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 2, 1995
REPLACED HEATER CORE.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 2, 1995
GREEN-BLACK TINT FILM FORMED ON INSIDE 0F WINDSHIELD.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Apr 5, 1995
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE/PROM FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Mar 5, 1995
ACCELERATOR PEDAL MADE A NOISE, THEN CAR SPEED UP AND CRASHED. TT
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 11, 1995
Incident date: Apr 11, 1995
CORROSION OF ROTORS LED TO FAILURE OF THE REAR DISC BRAKES , ABS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 14, 1995
Incident date: Feb 9, 1995
ABS SYSTEM WAS CONSTANTLY ON CAUSING THE BRAKES TO WEAR, PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING WHERE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Feb 14, 1995
Incident date: Jan 3, 1995
REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 14, 1995
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Feb 14, 1995
Incident date: Jan 12, 1995
FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BRAKES TO GRIND. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 14, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1994
INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON DUE TO DEFECT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 14, 1995
Incident date: Sep 30, 1993
DRIVERS SEAT WOULD NOT COME BACK TO THE FULL UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 14, 1995
Incident date: Feb 14, 1995
TRANSMISSION SLIPS, ALSO HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE/REVERSE. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 BUICK SKYLARK
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 BUICK SKYLARK
19 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 3 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
| 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
04152004
Apr 15, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
00966
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
00966B
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
000524001
Apr 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709015015A
Sep 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMPLAINTS THAT THE ABS INDICATOR LAMP IS "ON". *YC
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
431112
May 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
538304
May 1, 1995
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
UNKNOWN
435006A
May 1, 1995
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
UNKNOWN
951017
May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THE A/C BELT MAY ROLL OFF THE PULLEY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEALER INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING AND 7.8L FNH ENGINE. *TW
951017
May 1, 1995
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
THE A/C BELT MAY ROLL OFF THE PULLEY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEALER INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING AND 7.8L FNH ENGINE. *TW
433211
Nov 1, 1994
010000 STEERING
CRUNCH NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TW
921070
Apr 1, 1993
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
INCONVENIENCE IN REACHING THE FRONT INNER SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK SKYLARK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA00007
Opened: Mar 3, 2000 , Closed: Feb 7, 2001
STEERING COLUMN FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA91045
Opened: Nov 7, 1991 , Closed: Oct 26, 1992
SEAT BELT SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91099
Opened: Jul 15, 1991 , Closed: Nov 7, 1991
SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING
There is no summary currently available
DP86020
Opened: Sep 18, 1986 , Closed: Oct 6, 1986
EXPEDITE DETERMINATN OF DEFECT IN C84-01
EXPEDITE DETERMINATN OF DEFECT IN C84-01 POWER BRAKE ASSIST
DP83017
Opened: Sep 1, 1983 , Closed: Sep 22, 1983
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP INVOLVING AFTERMARKET
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP INVOLVING AFTERMARKET REAR BRAKE LININGS
DP83010
Opened: Mar 29, 1983 , Closed: Jul 29, 1983
LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST (E80-100)
LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST (E80-100)
DP83008
Opened: Mar 23, 1983 , Closed: Jul 20, 1983
LOCKED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
LOCKED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
DP83006
Opened: Nov 30, 1982 , Closed: Dec 8, 1982
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP, EXPAND CASE C81-09 TO
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP, EXPAND CASE C81-09 TO COVER ALL MODEL YRS
DP82010
Opened: May 20, 1982 , Closed: Oct 18, 1982
TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTING
TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTING
BUICK SKYLARK - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK SKYLARK across all model years (1966, 1998).
71
Total Recalls
755
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
63
Reported Crashes
25
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
BUICK SKYLARK - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 (current) | 3 | 48 | |
| 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 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 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 |