Model year record

1995 Buick Skylark

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 119 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
Electrical system: horn1072,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Electrical system690,000 mi
Air bags5149,000 mi
Air bags: frontal559,343 mi
Electrical system: ignition5
Exterior lighting: headlights590,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Seat belts359,343 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Vehicle speed control3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Exterior lighting: turn signal290,000 mi
Power train2
Power train: manual transmission2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Tires2
Unknown or other2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1
Child seat: handle (infant)1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring172,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment190,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Steering: column1150,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Structure1101,400 mi
Structure: body: door1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: springs1

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 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.