Model year record

1994 Buick Skylark

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

Buick Skylark, 1992–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1998 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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All Buick Skylark recalls by year

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