1995 Buick Skylark: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 85 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (30% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Airbag develops a problem where the horn is very sensitive and sometimes deploys on its own. Other times it won't work at all. A horn going off at inappropriate times could confuse other drivers and cause an accident.the particular part has been discontinued by gm but there is no excuse for them not addressing this issue.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2017
“Airbag is worn out. Horn quit working. There is still no recall on this. More faulty design. There is no excuse to have a design where the horn won't work.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2017
“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. In my opinion, the horn is a more important safety feature than the air bag. I am 71 years old and have never seen an air bag deploy, but my horn has prevented accidents many times. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2008
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“Dt*: the contact stated the horn failed, the fuse was inspected and had melted. The dealership determined the horn switch stuck causing the horn to short out and the wiring harness to melt. The horn, horn relay, and wiring harness were replaced.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2005
“While traveling down the highway the steering column bolt dis-lodged causing the steering to be almost in-operable, this also resulted in the instrument lights and tail lights to go out and stop working. I have paid out of my own pocket twice to have this problem fixed , including having replaced the turn signal and cruise control assembly. I believe this is a defect in the automobile.*ak”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2004
“Consumer had to hold the high beam light button in order for the high beam to work. *ak the consumer was concerned about the fact that the lights, wipers, signals, and the horn are all located on the steering wheel which may go out as well. *sc *jb”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2004
“While driving 35 mph vehicle was in a frontal collision. Air bags deployed and burned driver's arm. *ak the seat belt would not release from the buckle. The occupant had the squeeze under the seat belt to get out. *scc *nlm”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2003
“The vehicle was involved in an accident. Upon impact, air bags deployed and burned the driver's arm. The child in front passenger's seat and the child in rear were also injured. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2003
“There was a split in sidewall of rear passenger's side tire which caused vehicle to vibrate while driving. Model sport master, glt, size p19570r14, dot # u9j9, not original tires.*ak the tire rapidly lost air causing the vehicle to swerve, cooper tires. *jg”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2002
“Switch that controls headlights and turn signals has overheated and burned out five times due to an electrical short circuit. Please give any further information.*ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT AND VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION (ADEQUATE RESERVE CAPACITY, OR COLD CRANKING AMPS). THIS CAMPAIGN DOES NOT COVER BATTERY REPLACEMENT OR UNRELATED STARTING SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIRS.
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Is the 1995 Buick Skylark reliable?
NHTSA has 85 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Buick Skylark. The most complained-about area is electrical system (30% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Buick Skylark problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Buick Skylark have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:starter assembly. 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.