1992-1997 Buick Skylark: Recall History

Updated: 11/23/08

1996 Buick Skylark GS 2-door coupe
1997 Buick Skylark
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1992-1997 Buick Skylark

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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1992-1997 Buick Skylark directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.

NHTSA Recall History

1992 coupe: Passenger's side easy-entry seat adjuster on some cars may fail to fully lock after seatback has been tilted forward and seat slid forward, then returned to original position; seat could slide forward in sudden stop.
1992 with column shift: Misadjustment of "Park" lock cable on some cars makes it possible for steering column to lock while in motion and ignition switch is "off."
1992: A small number of cars were assembled with incorrect right rear spring mount; in the event of a rear impact, the right rear wheelhouse flange could sever the fuel-tank filler pipe and spill fuel.
1993: The neutral-start safety switch may have been fractured during installation which could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or not start at all.
1994: On some cars, welds in rear assembly of fuel tank may be insufficient to prevent leakage in certain rear-impact collisions.
1995: If the starter fails, and the key is held in the "start" position for an extended period, the high electrical current flowing through the ignition switch could cause a fire.
1996: During deployment of the passenger airbag, the airbag can snag on a reinforcement inside the instrument panel. This might cause the airbag to not deploy properly.
1996: If the key is held in the "start" position for an extended period, high currents flowing through the ignition switch can melt internal switch parts.
1996: Interior lamps might come on unexpectedly while vehicle is being driven.
1996: Steering-column lower pinch bolt was not properly tightened. This could cause loss of steering control.
1997: In rear-end collision, sheetmetal in left rear quarter panel on some cars may damage fuel tank or lines.
1997: Omitted protective cover for underhood fuse center could result in short circuit and possible fire.
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