Model year record

1995 Buick Skylark

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

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.

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All Buick Skylark recalls by year

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