Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Buick Skylark, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
2000
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1995 Buick Skylark - 78 complaints in its first 8 years (85 to date)
- 1996 Buick Skylark - 71 complaints in its first 8 years (85 to date)
- 1997 Buick Skylark - 70 complaints in its first 8 years (79 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1991 Buick Skylark - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (38 to date)
- 1992 Buick Skylark - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (32 to date)
- 1993 Buick Skylark - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (46 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Buick Skylark | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Buick Skylark | 24 | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 Buick Skylark | 79 | 70 | 3 |
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 85 | 71 | 4 |
| 1995 Buick Skylark | 85 | 78 | 1 |
| 1994 Buick Skylark | 68 | 57 | 2 |
| 1993 Buick Skylark | 46 | 36 | 1 |
| 1992 Buick Skylark | 32 | 29 | 3 |
| 1991 Buick Skylark | 38 | 29 | 1 |
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 19 | 10 | 1 |
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Buick Skylark | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 Buick Skylark | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 Buick Skylark | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1981 Buick Skylark | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V036000 | 1998 | Electrical System | 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... |
| 02V070000 | 1996-1997 | Electrical System | 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... |
| 00V287000 | 1994-1995 | Electrical System | 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... |
| 98V027000 | 1996 | Interior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. |
| 97V059000 | 1997 | Electrical System | 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... |
| 96V249000 | 1996 | Steering | THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER PINCH BOLT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. |
| 96V212000 | 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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." |
| 96V211000 | 1996 | Air Bags | DURING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG FABRIC CAN SNAG ON A REINFORCEMENT INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING THE EXPANDING AIR BAG TO LIFT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL... |
| 94V122000 | 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THESE VEHICLES WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH WELDS IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT PAN ASSEMBLY THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FUEL TANK LEAKAGE IN THE... |
| 93V153000 | 1993 | Electrical System | THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH COULD HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DURING INSTALLATION. |
| 92V150000 | 1988-1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| 92V106000 | 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. |
| 92V043000 | 1991 | Visibility | MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN... |
| 91V184000 | 1992 | Power Train | 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... |
| 91V182000 | 1992 | Seats | 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... |
| 90V119000 | 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline | IMPROPERLY TORQUED CONNECTIONS OF FRONT FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES TO FUEL PIPES AT THE BODY RAIL COULD LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. |
| 90V042000 | 1988-1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| 88V032000 | 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE FUEL FEED OR FUEL RETURN HOSE AT THE ENGINE MAY RUB AGAINST A SHIFT LEVER ON THE 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE. |
| 88V014000 | 1986 | Exterior Lighting | UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP. |
| 87V169000 | 1988 | Exterior Lighting | UNEXPECTED LOSS OF TAIL LAMP AND SIDE MARKER LAMP FUNCTION MAY OCCUR, REDUCING OTHER DRIVERS ABILITY TO SEE THE VEHICLE. |
| 85V034000 | 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. |
| 84V153000 | 1984 | Suspension | THE REAR AXLE CONTROL ARM LOCATES AND HELPS CONTROL AXLE MOVEMENT; IT ATTACHES TO THE FRAME WITH A BRACKET. |
| 84V132000 | 1985 | Vehicle Speed Control | THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. |
| 84V011000 | 1984 | Seats | SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. |
| 83V105000 | 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
| 83V007000 | 1982 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY WHEN THE METAL END FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED. |
| 82V021000 | 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline | UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. |
| 82V018000 | 1982 | Power Train | THE CLUTCH CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS OPERATED. |
| 81V038000 | 1981 | Electrical System | THE ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND CABLE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURE. |
| 80V129000 | 1981 | Steering | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. |