Model year record

1994 Buick Skylark

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 95 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V287000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
699,617
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-02
Owners notified
2000-12-19

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.

Safety risk

A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V122000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,681
Reported to NHTSA
1994-07-01
Owners notified
1994-07-08

Defect description

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 EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION. THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL RIVETS ADJACENT TO THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE SUSPECT WELDS ARE LOCATED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12
Air bags: frontal5
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
Steering570,514 mi
Steering: column5129,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Electrical system3
Electrical system: starter assembly3
Engine and engine cooling3110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Service brakes, hydraulic3110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Electrical system: ignition2175,190 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Structure: body: door2
Tires2110,000 mi
Air bags1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: electrical1110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train1110,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1140,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor11 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Suspension1110,000 mi
Unknown or other1110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many 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.