One problem related to alternator/generator/regulator has been reported for the 1998 Buick Skylark. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. They will replace it in a certain amount of time; but that did not help the call now because car died the freeway. A mechanic told her they were putting bad regulators in these alternators. This included the following companies;: car quest, and bbb industries; 5640 commerce east, mobile, al 36619. Palladium; box 2710 ronoake, va 24001.
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems |