Ignition Switch problems of the 1996 Buick Skylark

Three problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1996 Buick Skylark. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2002

Nhtsa recall01 v 070 000/manufacturer's recall 02998 concerning ignition switch: dealer: sale auto mall in kinston, nc. Phone# 252/522-3611 refused to honor recall until consumer agreed to pay for ignition switch replacement. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

2 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2002

Nhtsa recall 02 v 070 000 concerning ignition switch: recall repairs were done, causing intermittent stalling / starting problem. This problem was not occurring until repairs were done at steve schmitt motor CO. In greensville, IL; phone# 618/664-2811. Feel free to provide any further information.

3 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2002

Consumer received a recall 02v070000 on ignition switch, and waited 1 month for remedy appointment. Vehicle was repaired by dealer. About 2 weeks later, warning engine warning light illuminated on dashboard. Vehicle was checked again by dealer, who determined that ignition switch was bad. Consumer very concerned about possibility of fire.


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