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1995 Buick Skylark recalls & problems

The 1995 Buick Skylark has 1 safety recall and 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (35 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints85filed by owners
Crashes · fires7 · 4reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths6 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemOct 2, 2000

Starter assembly

Recall 00V287000699,617 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Risk
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1995 Buick Skylark 2-DR.

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Skylark

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Skylark

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Skylark

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.1 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemHorn; Ignition3502181,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components21310—
Air bagsFrontal; On-off switch assembly12405119,500 mi
Exterior lightingHeadlights; Turn signal1100090,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Emission control10010—
Power trainManual transmission; Automatic transmission7000—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Springs5100—
Seat belts3102—
StructureBody › Door2000—
SeatsFront assembly › Power adjust2000—
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections; Column2000—
Unknown or other2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations