1995 BUICK SKYLARK
1 recalls, 119 complaints - 66 TSBs
00V287000 Oct 2, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.
Consequence
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT AND VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION (ADEQUATE RESERVE CAPACITY, OR COLD CRANKING AMPS). THIS CAMPAIGN DOES NOT COVER BATTERY REPLACEMENT OR UNRELATED STARTING SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIRS.
Complaint Statistics
119 total complaints
9 crashes 4 fires 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
AIR BAGS
Dec 17, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
AIRBAG IS WORN OUT. HORN QUIT WORKING. THERE IS STILL NO RECALL ON THIS. MORE FAULTY DESIGN. THERE IS NO EXCUSE TO HAVE A DESIGN WHERE THE HORN WON'T WORK.
AIR BAGS
Jul 18, 2017
Incident date: Jul 16, 2017
AIRBAG DEVELOPS A PROBLEM WHERE THE HORN IS VERY SENSITIVE AND SOMETIMES DEPLOYS ON ITS OWN. OTHER TIMES IT WON'T WORK AT ALL. A HORN GOING OFF AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES COULD CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.THE PARTICULAR PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY GM BUT THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THEM NOT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 26, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
MY HORN STOPPED WORKING. THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO THE HORN SWITCH. MY MECHANIC COULD NOT REPLACE THE HORN SWITCH BECAUSE IT IS PART OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, WHICH HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED. I HAD TO HAVE A BYPASS SWITCH INSTALLED ON THE DASHBOARD, WHICH IS INCONVENIENT AND AWKWARD TO USE.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
MY HORN STOPPED WORKING. THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO THE HORN SWITCH. MY MECHANIC COULD NOT REPLACE THE HORN SWITCH BECAUSE IT IS PART OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, WHICH HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED. I HAD TO HAVE A BYPASS SWITCH INSTALLED ON THE DASHBOARD, WHICH IS INCONVENIENT AND AWKWARD TO USE.... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 31, 2006
Incident date: May 28, 2006
THE GM N-BODY CARS FROM 1992-1995 HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I HAD THIS FIXED FOR $350 AT A GM DEALER A FEW YEARS BACK BUT THE PROBLEM IS RECURRING. WATER COMES IN THROUGH THE FIREWALL AND SOAKS THE CARPET. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS WASHED OR WHEN IT RAINS.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 24, 2006
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HORN FAILED, THE FUSE WAS INSPECTED AND HAD MELTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE HORN SWITCH STUCK CAUSING THE HORN TO SHORT OUT AND THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT. THE HORN, HORN RELAY, AND WIRING HARNESS WERE REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jan 24, 2006
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HORN FAILED, THE FUSE WAS INSPECTED AND HAD MELTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE HORN SWITCH STUCK CAUSING THE HORN TO SHORT OUT AND THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT. THE HORN, HORN RELAY, AND WIRING HARNESS WERE REPLACED.
STEERING:COLUMN
Sep 6, 2004
Incident date: Sep 5, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING COLUMN BOLT DIS-LODGED CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE ALMOST IN-OPERABLE, THIS ALSO RESULTED IN THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS TO GO OUT AND STOP WORKING. I HAVE PAID OUT OF MY OWN POCKET TWICE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED , INCLUDING HAVING REPLACED TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
May 4, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE HIGH BEAM LIGHT BUTTON IN ORDER FOR THE HIGH BEAM TO WORK. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE LIGHTS, WIPERS, SIGNALS, AND THE HORN ARE ALL LOCATED ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH MAY GO OUT AS WELL. *SC *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Nov 5, 2003
Incident date: Nov 5, 2003
IN AUG 2001 I HAD TO HAVE THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER ON THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED DUE THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS BECOMING NON OPERATIVE. IN FEB 2002 I STARTED TO HAVE RANDOM OCCURENCES OF THE HEADLIGHTS BEING NONFUNCTIONAL WHILE THE SWITCH WAS BEING OPERATED, USUALLY AFTER TURNING THE SWITCH ON ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 5, 2003
Incident date: Nov 5, 2003
IN AUG 2001 I HAD TO HAVE THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER ON THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED DUE THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS BECOMING NON OPERATIVE. IN FEB 2002 I STARTED TO HAVE RANDOM OCCURENCES OF THE HEADLIGHTS BEING NONFUNCTIONAL WHILE THE SWITCH WAS BEING OPERATED, USUALLY AFTER TURNING THE SWITCH ON ... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Nov 5, 2003
Incident date: Nov 5, 2003
IN AUG 2001 I HAD TO HAVE THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER ON THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED DUE THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS BECOMING NON OPERATIVE. IN FEB 2002 I STARTED TO HAVE RANDOM OCCURENCES OF THE HEADLIGHTS BEING NONFUNCTIONAL WHILE THE SWITCH WAS BEING OPERATED, USUALLY AFTER TURNING THE SWITCH ON ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 5, 2003
Incident date: Nov 5, 2003
IN AUG 2001 I HAD TO HAVE THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER ON THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED DUE THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS BECOMING NON OPERATIVE. IN FEB 2002 I STARTED TO HAVE RANDOM OCCURENCES OF THE HEADLIGHTS BEING NONFUNCTIONAL WHILE THE SWITCH WAS BEING OPERATED, USUALLY AFTER TURNING THE SWITCH ON ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 4, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BURNED DRIVER'S ARM. *AK THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE. THE OCCUPANT HAD THE SQUEEZE UNDER THE SEAT BELT TO GET OUT. *SCC *NLM
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Aug 4, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BURNED DRIVER'S ARM. *AK THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE. THE OCCUPANT HAD THE SQUEEZE UNDER THE SEAT BELT TO GET OUT. *SCC *NLM
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 30, 2003
Incident date: Jul 25, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BURNED THE DRIVER'S ARM. THE CHILD IN FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT AND THE CHILD IN REAR WERE ALSO INJURED. *AK
Crash
3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 17, 2003
Incident date: Apr 15, 2003
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD THROW CONSUMER FORWARD. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Dec 3, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYMENT. ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOST ON A COLLISION DRIVING AT 55 MPH WHERE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER OR MANUFACTURE WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL. TS
TIRES
Sep 9, 2002
Incident date: Sep 7, 2002
THERE WAS A SPLIT IN SIDEWALL OF REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING. MODEL SPORT MASTER, GLT, SIZE P19570R14, DOT # U9J9, NOT ORIGINAL TIRES.*AK THE TIRE RAPIDLY LOST AIR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE, COOPER TIRES. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 8, 2002
THIS VEHICLE BURNS 1.5QTS A WEEK. I CANNOT AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED THEREFORE I CAN`T SAY SPECIFICALY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS,BUT I HAVE FOUND OTHERS WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
May 7, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT MECHANISMS DO NOT LOCK WHEN DRIVER HAS TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP. DEALER STATED SEAT BELTS WORK, JUST NOT TO CONSUMERS WEIGHT.*AK. CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE SECOND OCCASION, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD, CONSUMER S... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
May 7, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT MECHANISMS DO NOT LOCK WHEN DRIVER HAS TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP. DEALER STATED SEAT BELTS WORK, JUST NOT TO CONSUMERS WEIGHT.*AK. CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE SECOND OCCASION, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD, CONSUMER S... Read more
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Apr 15, 2002
WOULD BE TRYING TO USE SIGNAL LEVER OR THE HORN AND NEITHER WOULD WORK PROPERLY. HORN WENT OUT FIRST, THEN SIGNAL LIGHTS. ITS AN ONGOING PROBLEM CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP.*AK CONSUMER ADDS WHEN FLASHERS ARE TURNED ON, THE SIGNALS START TO WORK. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 15, 2002
WOULD BE TRYING TO USE SIGNAL LEVER OR THE HORN AND NEITHER WOULD WORK PROPERLY. HORN WENT OUT FIRST, THEN SIGNAL LIGHTS. ITS AN ONGOING PROBLEM CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP.*AK CONSUMER ADDS WHEN FLASHERS ARE TURNED ON, THE SIGNALS START TO WORK. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Mar 20, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
SWITCH THAT CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS HAS OVERHEATED AND BURNED OUT FIVE TIMES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 19, 1998
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION.*AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WORNG WITH THE BRAKES, HOWEVER THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TWICE. *SLC
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 19, 1998
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION.*AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WORNG WITH THE BRAKES, HOWEVER THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TWICE. *SLC
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Oct 26, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY HORN WILL BLOW BY ITSELF, IT WILL CONTINUE TO BLOW UNTIL FUSE IS REMOVED. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE HORN AIRBAG COMBINATION. *AK *JG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 7, 2001
WHILE THE ENGINE IS IDLING THE BATTERY METER MOVES DOWN AND THE LIGHTS DIM, A NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED DUE TO A STALLING CONDITION. NLM
TIRES
Sep 7, 2001
THE FRONT TIRES WEAR PREMATURELY, THE CONSUMER HAS INSTALL THREE SETS IN 2 YEARS (NO TIRE INFO WAS GIVEN). NLM
POWER TRAIN
Sep 7, 2001
THE SPEEDOMETER MOVES ERRATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE CHANGES GEARS AKWARDLY. NLM
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 7, 2001
THE SPEEDOMETER MOVES ERRATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE CHANGES GEARS AKWARDLY. NLM
POWER TRAIN
Sep 7, 2001
THE SPEEDOMETER MOVES ERRATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE CHANGES GEARS AKWARDLY. NLM
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 7, 2001
THE SPEEDOMETER MOVES ERRATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE CHANGES GEARS AKWARDLY. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 7, 2001
THE HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT, TURNING THE HIGHBEAMS ON AND OFF FIXES THE PROBLEM. NLM. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 7, 2001
THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, THE ROTORS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 7, 2001
THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, THE ROTORS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 7, 2001
THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, THE ROTORS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 7, 2001
THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, THE ROTORS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 3, 2001
Incident date: Jun 30, 2001
THREE MONTHS AFTER RECALL 00V287000 REPAIRS HAD BEEN PERFORMED IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO TURN ENGINE OVER. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jun 18, 2001
Incident date: Oct 29, 2000
THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY, THE HORN BLOWS AT VARIOUS TIMES WHILE PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK SOMETIMES FAILS TO OPEN WITH THE KEY AND OFTEN FAILS TO OPERATE WITH THE OTHER DOORS. NOTHING SERIOUS HAS HAPPENED YET, HOWEVER, THE CAR HAS FRIGHTENED OTHER DRIVERS WHEN ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 18, 2001
Incident date: Oct 29, 2000
THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY, THE HORN BLOWS AT VARIOUS TIMES WHILE PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK SOMETIMES FAILS TO OPEN WITH THE KEY AND OFTEN FAILS TO OPERATE WITH THE OTHER DOORS. NOTHING SERIOUS HAS HAPPENED YET, HOWEVER, THE CAR HAS FRIGHTENED OTHER DRIVERS WHEN ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 18, 2001
Incident date: Oct 29, 2000
THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY, THE HORN BLOWS AT VARIOUS TIMES WHILE PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK SOMETIMES FAILS TO OPEN WITH THE KEY AND OFTEN FAILS TO OPERATE WITH THE OTHER DOORS. NOTHING SERIOUS HAS HAPPENED YET, HOWEVER, THE CAR HAS FRIGHTENED OTHER DRIVERS WHEN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 5, 2001
Incident date: Jun 10, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jun 1, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
HORN FAILED TO OPERATE ON A RANDOM BASIS FOR PAST MONTH. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 9, 2001
Incident date: Feb 9, 2001
IGNITION WAS TURNED TO OFF POSITION, BUT CAR WAS STILL RUNNING.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
May 2, 2001
THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE RECALL 00V-287 PERFORMED, THE RECALL WORK DID NOT SOLVE THE VEHICLES PROBLEM AND THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONSUMER TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT THE CONSUMERS CONSENT, THE CONSUMER FEELS THE DEALER WAS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY FROM THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Sep 16, 2000
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THAT ORIGINATED ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE IN CAB. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ISSUE, AND A COPY OF THE REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Feb 22, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
HORN WAS CONTINUALLY BLOWING. CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT FUSE. *AK HORN HAD WORKED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE 6000 MILES AND FAILED AT 115000 MILES. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 6, 2001
THE VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED A TAP IN THE MOTOR, THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS NO ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TO STATE THAT THE VEHICLE IS HAVING ANY PROBLEMS. *SLC
Showing 50 of 119 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 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) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-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, 1995 BUICK SKYLARK
66 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 3 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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
010601002A
Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *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
990604005A
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
00079
Jan 8, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING IGNITION SWITCH HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT. *JB
00153
Dec 22, 2000
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING IGNITION SWITCH HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT. *TT
00079
Dec 22, 2000
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SUBJECT REGARDING 00079 - PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN IGNITION SWITCH HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT. *TT
00079
Dec 15, 2000
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN IGNITION SWITCH HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT - PART 1. *TT
00079
Dec 15, 2000
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SUBJECT REGARDING 00079 - PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN IGNITION SWITCH HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT - PART 2. *TT
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
990604005
Feb 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
833208
Oct 1, 1998
010000 STEERING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAK/ SQUAWK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *YC
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
98576124A
Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC
98776304A
Feb 1, 1998
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
971101776304
Nov 1, 1997
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS. *YC
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
970801676305
Aug 1, 1997
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR AN ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION. *YC
970501776109
May 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND P0304 INDICATING ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITIONS. *YC
776109
Apr 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALL AT COLD START, ROUGH IDLE, OIL FILTER EXPANSION, HIGH OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE MISFIRE DTC'S (REPLACE OIL PUMP WITH IMPROVED PRESS RELIEF VALVE BORE). *TW
733301
Apr 1, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SQUAWK NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA (INSTALL ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR TAPE). *TW
676305
Mar 1, 1997
183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION (INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE AND CLIP). *TW
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
776403
Feb 1, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE MISS (REPLACE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND IGNITION COIL). *TW
677164
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
576124
Aug 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE TICK OR RATTLE AFTER START-UP (REPLACE PISTON/PIN ASSEMBLY). *SD
538304
May 1, 1995
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
UNKNOWN
535010
May 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
UNKNOWN
535002
May 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
UNKNOWN
435006A
May 1, 1995
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
UNKNOWN
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
435013
Feb 1, 1995
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
REAR WHEEL BRAKE DRAG. *TW
536003
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
438134
Nov 1, 1994
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WASHER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *TW
CAMP/95C08A
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL BULLETIN TO CAMPAIGN 95C08. *TW
476135
Oct 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK AT THE ROCKER COVER. *TW
4615
Oct 31, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ
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 (current) | 1 | 119 | |
| 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 | 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 |