Timing Tensioner Problems of Buick Skylark

Buick Skylark owners have reported 2 problems related to timing tensioner (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Timing Tensioner problem of the 1997 Buick Skylark

Failure Date: 09/23/2001

Timing chain has been repaired 3 times in 3 months. Tensioner is defective/ colapses, and warranty expired. No problem with tensioner.

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2 Timing Tensioner problem of the 1997 Buick Skylark

Tensioner collapsed and plastic guides broke, causing timing chain to jump when making a sudden stop in middle of freeway. Dealer contacted.

Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Buick Skylark

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Car Stall problems	5
Engine Cooling System problems	3
Emission Control problems	3
Gasoline Engine problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Coolant Leaking problems	2
Engine Failure problems	2
Timing Tensioner problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	1
Radiator problems	1

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