Buick Skylark owners have reported 36 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition switch (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Consumer received recall 040025000 concerning ignition switch. Dealer charged consumer for replacing the ignition switch . Read details...
This car dies out while driving. I have almost been in numours accidents because I lose all power, brakes and steering. The car has been in the shop 5 times for the same serious safety problem. The dealer and the mfg. Refuse to repurchas the defective car. Read details...
My horn stopped working. The problem was traced to the horn switch. My mechanic could not replace the horn switch because it is part of the driver's side air bag assembly, which had been discontinued. I had to have a bypass switch installed on the dashboard, which is inconvenient and awkward to use. 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...
Vehicle was serviced for NHTSA recall 02-v-070-000 / manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition system. Two months later, after recall was serviced problem reoccurred. When key is turned in on position engine makes a clicking sound but doesn't start. Also. Read details...