Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Buick Skylark. The number one most common problem is related to the car will not start (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems |
Consumer complained about ignition switch problem. When turning the key vehicle will not start. Read details...
Contact stated that on 7-11-05 had a new alternator put in. It failed on 8-13-05. , and it was replaced on 8-14-05. It is not showing up on the tester as consistent. It was arching and draining the battery. The part number for the alternator was #8225-7. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Buick Skylark. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. Read details...