Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Skylark

Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Buick Skylark. The number one most common problem is related to the car stall (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the timing tensioner (two problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Buick Skylark


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1997 Buick Skylark

The Car Stall problem

1. During cold months vehicle starts fine, then while driving, will stall- often upon acceleration at a light or intersection. 2) driver's side power window motor failed 3) knob for headlight control broke at stem 4) glove box latch broke into pieces 5) lighter fell apart when a cell phone was   Read details...

The Timing Tensioner problem

Timing chain has been repaired 3 times in 3 months. Tensioner is defective/ colapses, and warranty expired. No problem with tensioner.   Read details...

The Water Pump problem

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Skylark. After parking the vehicle, the contact noticed that the water pump was leaking. There were no warning lights present prior to the failure. He checked the water and oil levels daily. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer.   Read details...


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