Model year record

1986 Buick Skylark

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 10 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V014000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
179,390
Reported to NHTSA
1988-01-08
Owners notified
1988-02-11

Defect description

UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.

Safety risk

HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Equipment: electrical1197,967 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge172,060 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments172,060 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels1

The 1985 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.