1993 Buick Skylark: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 46 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (20% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“1993 buick skylark defected driver seat recliner assembly. Consumer states that he was involved in an accident which the seat back collapsed. Consumer would like more information of this problem. Use odi # 813444 as a reference. *kb”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2005
“Vehicle stalled while driving in traffic. *bf the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic but he was unable to duplicate the problem. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2004
“Consumer states that when turning the keys in the ignition, vehicle hestiages to turn over, and consumer has too turn keys several times, which result in keys getting hot. Please provide information. Mr”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2002
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“Consumer was having the same problem as mentioned in recall 02-070-001 concerning ignition switch, but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak consumer adds with vehicle in park and key removed from ignition, vehicle continues to run causing the antifreeze to leak, hose to pop off and all sensors and fan motor had to be replaced. *tt”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2002
“While traveling at 50 mph "felt wheel give a little." steering wheel mechanism broke. No accident or injuries occurred. *ak dealer found tilt housing lock pin was missing retainer and it was loose, dealer disassembled column assembly and trim, repaired tilt assembly. *slc”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2000
“Vehicle would stall while driving at highway speed of 50-60 mph. Dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2000
“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at an impact of 40-45 mph, and driver's air bag failed to deploy. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 1999
“Remove cylinder head, installed new water pump, head gasket, timing chain, gears and guides, install reman cylinder head, thermostat, oxygen sensor and anti-freeze, due to engine related problems.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 1999
“There seems to be alot of breakdowns,but the one which disturbs me the most is the front dash board peeling and yes icomplained to themanufactoranddealer”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 1999
“Door locks on driver's side can automatically lock from drivers side, button does not operate at all, will have to jiggle lock to work. Dealer contacted, and problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Dec 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH COULD HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DURING INSTALLATION.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE NEUTRAL START SWITCH. THE MANUAL SWITCH OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF AN OVERSIZED CONDITION EXISTS.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Skylark years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
Check your exact Skylark by VIN
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Is the 1993 Buick Skylark reliable?
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Buick Skylark. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (20% of complaints).
Does the 1993 Buick Skylark have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.