1997 BUICK SKYLARK
5 recalls, 111 complaints - 63 TSBs
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
07E015000 Feb 26, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERSED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY (IDLE ROUGH AND/OR STALL) DUE TO... Read more
Consequence
A STALLED VEHICLE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 1-877-335-7443.
02V070000 Mar 6, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.
Consequence
IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONA... Read more
97V059000 Apr 8, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER WAS OMITTED. WITHOUT THIS COVER, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BOLT ON THE FUSE BLOCK IS EXPOSED AND CAN CONTACT THE INSULATED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. IF THE INSULATION ON THE NEGATIVE CABLE BECOMES SUFFICIENTLY WORN, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR... Read more
Consequence
THIS HIGH CURRENT FLOW CAN CAUSE ARCING AND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE PROTECTIVE COVER AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER.
96V212000 Oct 30, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL, SOME WELDS WERE MISSED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE SHEET METAL STRUCTURE WILL NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED CAUSING UNEXPECTED DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL LINES, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF THIS IS A FUEL LEAK AND AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE MISSING WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, PLACE THREE WHELDS BETWEEN THE INVOLVED PANELS APPLYING PRIMER, SEALER AND ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS.
Complaint Statistics
111 total complaints
9 crashes 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
May 24, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2015
THE ENTIRE TIME I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR, THERE HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH THE ABS - ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ROAD IS WET AND DRIVING DOWN HILL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN THESE CONDITIONS, THE CAR DOES NOT ALWAYS STOP EVEN WHEN PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. YOU WILL HERE A CLICKING OR GRINDING TYPE O... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 10, 2014
Incident date: Jun 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK SKYLARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND AN INJURY WAS SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. TH... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK SKYLARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nov 1, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
1997 BUICK SKYLARK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING SYSTEM WHICH WAS CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DIE. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 02V070000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 1, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
1997 BUICK SKYLARK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING SYSTEM WHICH WAS CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DIE. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 02V070000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 5, 2009
Incident date: Jul 4, 2009
THE CAR HAD BEEN STALLING FOR MORE THAN A YEAR BUT NOT AS FREQUENT. THE MOST DANGEROUS TIME IT STALLED WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSTATE 240N. MY WIFE AND CHILD WAS WITH ME. IT WAS RUSH HOUR AND THERE WERE LOTS OF TRAFFIC. WE WERE TERRIFIED! ONCE I MERGED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, WE HAD TO... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 17, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
WHEN IT RAINS THE CAR LEAKS. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR A FEW YEARS. PREVIOUSLY IT WAS IN A GARAGE, SO WE DON'T NO FOR SURE HOW LONG THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON. WE BROUGHT IT TO A GARAGE TO BE FIXED, THEY WORKED ON THE AREA OF THE COWL SECTION. BUT COULDN'T FIX IT. ALSO THE AIR CONDITIONING NEVE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 3, 2008
Incident date: Mar 3, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK SKYLARK. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. HE CHECKED THE WATER AND OIL LEVELS DAILY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,0... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 10, 2007
Incident date: Sep 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK SKYLARK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. HE THEN APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND IT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, BUT DID NOT COME T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 10, 2007
Incident date: Jan 3, 2007
PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING !*JB
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 15, 2005
Incident date: Feb 10, 2005
POWER WINDOWS - VERY SLOW GOING UP AND DOWN FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS AND MOTORS HAVE STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. CANNOT PUT WINDOWS DOWN TO GET OUT OF CAR IF IT LANDS IN A CANAL OR WATERWAY ALONG THE HIGHWAY. COST $500.00 A WINDOW TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. FRIEND HAS A 200... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 24, 2005
Incident date: Jan 23, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 4, 2004
Incident date: Jul 6, 2003
BRAKES WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. *AK *MR
STEERING
Jan 13, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. *AK THE WHEEL WOULD SQUEAL. THE SERVICE DEALER FOUND A RUBBER SEAL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING SHAFT. *SC
STEERING
Jan 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 8, 2004
WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN, AND MADE A LOUD DRAGGING NOISE. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Sep 4, 2003
Incident date: Aug 25, 2003
WHILE PARKING HORN CONTINUOUSLY SOUNDED. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER KNOB BROKE OFF. THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE HORN FAILURE AND REPLACED THE SHIFTER KNOB. *AK *NLM
AIR BAGS
Sep 4, 2003
Incident date: Aug 25, 2003
WHILE PARKING HORN CONTINUOUSLY SOUNDED. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER KNOB BROKE OFF. THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE HORN FAILURE AND REPLACED THE SHIFTER KNOB. *AK *NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 13, 2003
Incident date: Apr 14, 2000
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Feb 19, 2001
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *CB *JB
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Mar 28, 2003
Incident date: Oct 15, 2002
THE HORN ACTIVATES BY ITSELF. *JB...*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Feb 19, 2003
Incident date: Feb 14, 2003
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD.*JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Jun 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HORN BLOWS WITH OUT TOUCHING IT, DEALER NOTIFIED AND SAID THE HEAT CASUSES THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND WHICH CAUSES THE HORN TO GO OFF. TS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Jul 15, 2002
ENGINE WAS RUNNING WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. SUDDENLY GEAR SLIPPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE AND VEHICLE HIT A HOUSE. *AK *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 2, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL AND ENGINE REVVED, AND TOOK OFF IN TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
AFTER RECALL NOTIFICATION THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND RECALL 02V-070 WAS PERFORMED ON THE INGNITION SWITCH, THE NEXT DAY THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AGAIN, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND THA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
AFTER RECALL NOTIFICATION THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND RECALL 02V-070 WAS PERFORMED ON THE INGNITION SWITCH, THE NEXT DAY THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AGAIN, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND THA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 16, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
WHILE WAITING FOR PARTS TO RECALL 02V070000 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. PROBLEM STATED IN THE RECALL HAPPENED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 10, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL 02-V-070-000 / MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02008 CONCERNING IGNITION SYSTEM. TWO MONTHS LATER, AFTER RECALL WAS SERVICED PROBLEM REOCCURRED. WHEN KEY IS TURNED IN ON POSITION ENGINE MAKES A CLICKING SOUND BUT DOESN'T START. ALSO. EACH TIME AFTER REPAIRS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 4, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 02 V 9070 000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02008 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. AFTER DEALER: LESTER GLENN BUICK PONTIAC GMC, TOMS RIVER, NJ, PHONE# 732/349-4200, MADE RECALL REPAIRS, VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 4, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 02 V 9070 000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02008 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. AFTER DEALER: LESTER GLENN BUICK PONTIAC GMC, TOMS RIVER, NJ, PHONE# 732/349-4200, MADE RECALL REPAIRS, VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOC... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jun 4, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 02 V 9070 000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02008 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. AFTER DEALER: LESTER GLENN BUICK PONTIAC GMC, TOMS RIVER, NJ, PHONE# 732/349-4200, MADE RECALL REPAIRS, VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 4, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 02 V 9070 000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02008 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. AFTER DEALER: LESTER GLENN BUICK PONTIAC GMC, TOMS RIVER, NJ, PHONE# 732/349-4200, MADE RECALL REPAIRS, VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 4, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 02 V 9070 000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02008 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. AFTER DEALER: LESTER GLENN BUICK PONTIAC GMC, TOMS RIVER, NJ, PHONE# 732/349-4200, MADE RECALL REPAIRS, VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOC... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jun 3, 2002
WHILE CHILD WAS IN VEHICLE PLAYING AND VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF IT WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND ROLLED BACKWARDS, HITTING A TREE WHILE CHILD WAS STILL IN VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
AIR BAGS
May 20, 2002
Incident date: Apr 6, 2002
HORN IS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE OF A FAILURE WITHIN INTERNAL CONTACT OF HORN ASSEMBLY. *AK VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR TO THE HORN. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTERNAL CONTACTS FOR HORN INSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WAS FAULTY. CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IF THE HORN WAS NOT REPAIRED THE AIR BA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
THE LEFT FRONT SIDE AIR BAG WAS BUNCHED IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING PRESSURE ON THE HORN. AS A RESULT OF EXTREME TEMPERATURES, THE HORN GOES OFF AUTOMATICALLY OR GETS STUCK WHEN CONTACT WAS MADE WITH IT. *YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Dec 16, 2001
WHEN CAR IS PARKED IN ANY GEAR IT WILL REVERSE WITHOUT PUTTING KEY IN IGNITION. THIS INCCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE, ONCE RESULTING WITH AN INFANT IN CAR WHEN IT REVERSED. CONTACTED DEALER , CANNOT NOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 10, 2002
TENSIONER COLLAPSED AND PLASTIC GUIDES BROKE, CAUSING TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP IN MIDDLE OF FREEWAY. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 7, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
THE LEFT FRONT SIDE AIR BAG WAS BUNCHED IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING PRESSURE ON THE HORN. AS A RESULT OF EXTREME TEMPERATURES, THE HORN GOES OFF AUTOMATICALLY OR GETS STUCK WHEN CONTACT WAS MADE WITH IT. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 14, 2001
Incident date: Sep 23, 2001
TIMING CHAIN HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. TENSIONER IS DEFECTIVE/ COLAPSES, AND WARRANTY EXPIRED. NO PROBLEM WITH TENSIONER.*AK
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2001
FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING 40 MPH FRONT END COLLISION. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Nov 20, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
HORN BUTTON IS UNDER AIRBAG IN ORDER TO FIX AIRBAG MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $800 OR I REMOVE THE FUSE, I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE AIRBAG FOR A SIMPLE BUTTON SO THIS BECOMES A SAFETY ISSUE. SINCE I HAVE NO HORN AM DEEPLY CONCERNED FOR MY AND MY KIDS SAFETY IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (NEED TO ALERT S... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 20, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
HORN BUTTON IS UNDER AIRBAG IN ORDER TO FIX AIRBAG MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $800 OR I REMOVE THE FUSE, I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE AIRBAG FOR A SIMPLE BUTTON SO THIS BECOMES A SAFETY ISSUE. SINCE I HAVE NO HORN AM DEEPLY CONCERNED FOR MY AND MY KIDS SAFETY IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (NEED TO ALERT S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 29, 2001
BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE WHEN APPLIED, AND PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE BECAUSE NOONE COULD FIX THE DEFECT. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 5, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD FOOT ON BRAKE.*AK EVENTHOUGH THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, THE CONSUMER FEELS NOT SECURE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 13, 2001
Incident date: Oct 4, 1997
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Feb 12, 2001
Incident date: Feb 5, 2001
THE DATE OF 02/05/01 IS THE THIRD TIME OF REPLACEMENT FOR THAT STRUT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 7, 2001
Incident date: Oct 3, 1990
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ABS ENGAGING ON WET ROADS OR INTERMITTENTLY ON DRY ROAD. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 11, 2000
ABS LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHILE TRAVELING. WHEN MAKING TURNS VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 11, 2000
ABS LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHILE TRAVELING. WHEN MAKING TURNS VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 BUICK SKYLARK
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
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, 1997 BUICK SKYLARK
63 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
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
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
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
020601014
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT
010849020
Dec 1, 2001
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *SLC
010602012
Dec 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT
010601010A
Jun 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT
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
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
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
98836416
Jun 1, 1998
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CONDITIONS REGARDING WEAK OR DISCHARGED BATTERY, SLOW STARTING, GEN OR MIL LAMP ON, VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC
98776514A
May 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC
98731616A
Apr 1, 1998
220000 SEATS
SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC
9810015
Mar 24, 1998
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
INFORMATION ON GENERATOR NOT CHARGING. *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
971101776304
Nov 1, 1997
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
971101731616
Nov 1, 1997
220000 SEATS
COMMENTS THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *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
733301
Apr 1, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SQUAWK NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA (INSTALL ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR TAPE). *TW
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
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
549001A
Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *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
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
631109
Jan 1, 1997
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
AIR COMING FROM I/P VENT WHILE IN HEATER MODES OR A DELAY OCCURS WHEN CHANGING TO A NEW MODE SETTING (DIAGNOSE/MODIFY/REPLACE). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
676528
Dec 1, 1996
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0107 MAP SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE (PCM FLASH CALIBRATION) *TW
676528
Dec 1, 1996
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0107 MAP SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE (PCM FLASH CALIBRATION) *TW
676204
Dec 1, 1996
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LOSS, VISIBLE COOLANT LEAKAGE, LOW COOLANT LAMP ON OR COOLANT ODOR CAUSED BY COOLANT LEAKAGE. *TW
3447
Oct 24, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
3253
Oct 24, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT
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 (current) | 5 | 111 | |
| 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 | 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 |