Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1997 Buick Skylark

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1997 Buick Skylark. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2002

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.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 08/13/1999

Possible design flaw of generator assembly caused it to fail at 25,491 miles.


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