Model year record

1991 Buick Skylark

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 46 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V043000

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Component
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
37,030
Reported to NHTSA
1992-04-01
Owners notified
1992-04-16

Defect description

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 POSITION.

Safety risk

THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL FAIL FROM OVERHEATINGAND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE WINDOW EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control6
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Electrical system: ignition3
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Seats2132,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Engine and engine cooling188,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1
Tires170,000 mi
Unknown or other188,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 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.