There have been 50 safety recalls for the Buick Skylark. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Buick Skylark.
The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Skylark, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire |
| Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buick Skylark, 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1997 Pontiac Grand Am |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Recall Summary: The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. Without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. If the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An undertorqued pinch bolt can rattle and cause looseness in the steering system. If the pinch bolt backed out of the joint completely, rotation of the steering shaft against the connector could cause increasing looseness in the steering system and result in loss of steering and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Skylark, 1996 Pontiac Grand Am |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: The steering column lower pinch bolt was not properly tightened during assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a rear end collision, the vehicle sheet metal structure will not perform as designed causing unexpected damage to the fuel tank or fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage. If this is a fuel leak and an ignition source, a fire could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buick Skylark |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: During assembly of the left rear quarter panel, some welds were missed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In a crash, the front seat passenger could receive more severe injuries if he or she contacts a broken reinforcement or if the snagging affects the deployment of the air bag.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Skylark, 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: During deployment of the passenger air bag, the air bag fabric can snag on a reinforcement inside the instrument panel, causing the expanding air bag to lift the instrument panel pad and then deploy under the instrument panel instead of through the door in the instrument panel. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 27, 2004 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1,415,231 |
| Mar. 6, 2002 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1,589,948 |
| Oct. 2, 2000 | Electrical System:starter Assembly | 699,617 |
| Feb. 17, 1998 | Interior Lighting | 249,420 |
| Apr. 8, 1997 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 3,464 |
| Dec. 17, 1996 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 424 |
| Oct. 30, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 245 |
| Oct. 28, 1996 | Air Bags:frontal | 48,689 |
| Jul. 1, 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 1,681 |
| Sep. 14, 1993 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1,103 |
| Oct. 19, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 108,836 |
| Jul. 17, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 20 |
| Apr. 1, 1992 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 37,030 |
| Oct. 21, 1991 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 1,851 |
| Oct. 21, 1991 | Power Train:manual Transmission:column Shift Assembly | 1,573 |
| Jun. 15, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,202 |
| Mar. 5, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 61,765 |
| Mar. 15, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 22,300 |
| Jan. 8, 1988 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 179,390 |
| Oct. 26, 1987 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 101 |
| Mar. 29, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 121,095 |
| Nov. 28, 1984 | Suspension:rear | 9,290 |
| Oct. 16, 1984 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 2,130 |
| Feb. 6, 1984 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 76,586 |
| Oct. 13, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 352,036 |
| Feb. 24, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 239,799 |
| Jan. 1, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 15,495 |
| Mar. 8, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 519,329 |
| Mar. 2, 1982 | Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage | 4,987 |
| Aug. 10, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 47,371 |
| Mar. 24, 1981 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 105,130 |
| Oct. 8, 1980 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 25,463 |
| Oct. 23, 1979 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit | 236 |
| Oct. 17, 1979 | Steering:rack And Pinion | 161,225 |
| Sep. 25, 1979 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 224,892 |
| May. 6, 1979 | Electrical System:wiring | 4,208 |
| Apr. 17, 1979 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 23,725 |
| Apr. 5, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 4,382 |
| Apr. 5, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 4,626 |
| Mar. 22, 1979 | Seats | 35 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| Sep. 27, 1977 | Suspension:rear | 31,979 |
| Oct. 12, 1976 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 811,180 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| May. 21, 1975 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 3,069 |
| Dec. 3, 1970 | Vehicle Speed Control | 12,600 |
| Jan. 30, 1970 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 19,917 |
| Feb. 3, 1969 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 468 |
| Sep. 17, 1968 | Vehicle Speed Control | 310,290 |
| Jan. 19, 1966 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 68,184 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1998 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1997 Buick Skylark | 3 |
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 4 |
| 1995 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1994 Buick Skylark | 2 |
| 1993 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1992 Buick Skylark | 3 |
| 1991 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 2 |
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 3 |
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1985 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 3 |
| 1983 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1982 Buick Skylark | 3 |
| 1981 Buick Skylark | 2 |
| 1980 Buick Skylark | 9 |
| 1979 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1978 Buick Skylark | 2 |
| 1977 Buick Skylark | 2 |
| 1975 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1968 Buick Skylark | 1 |
| 1967 Buick Skylark | 2 |
| 1966 Buick Skylark | 1 |