Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1997 Buick Skylark. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Nhtsa recall 02 v 9070 000/ manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition switch failure. After dealer: lester glenn Buick pontiac GMC, toms river, NJ, phone# 732/349-4200, made recall repairs, vehicle would stall intermittently. Vehicle has been back to dealer on two occasions, and problem reoccurring. Vehicle also experienced a faulty alternator and two bad batteries. Right rear tail light failed, dealer replaced 2 bulbs.
Possible design flaw of generator assembly caused it to fail at 25,491 miles.
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Anti-theft Controller problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems |