1992 Buick Skylark
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 Buick Skylark. Newest first.
The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect suspension upper spring seat at the right-rear position. If the vehicle IS involved in a rear impact accident, the right-hand rear wheel house flange could sever the fuel tank filler pipe and spill fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These vehicles are not in compliance with fmvss 301,fuel system integrity. Spilled fuel in a low speed accident can result in afire.
Remedy
Inspect and replace incorrect upper spring seat with the correct part.
The passenger's side easy-entry seat adjuster may fail fully lock into position after the seat back has been tilted forward and the seat slid forward, then returned to its original postition.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the seat adjuster fails to lock into position, thepassenger seat would slide forward in the event of a sudden stop or accident.occupants of the passenger seat would face increased risk of serious injury.
Remedy
Replace the adjuster assembly on the seat.
A misadjustment of the park lock cable in the column shift assembly makes it possible for the steering column to lock while the vehicle IS in motion and the ignition switch IS in the off position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Locking of the steering column while the vehicle IS inmotion results in loss of control and increased risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Adjust the park lock cable, and reroute and restrain the brake transmission shift interlock harness and connector.
Owner complaints
32 complaints4 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle 330 engine would intermittently stall at any given speed. Vehicle been into dealer shop on several occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
I bought this car used several years ago. Intermittently, when in park, the transmission selector will not move out of park. I have worked around it by tilting the steering wheel up and down sharply several times when this occurs and it will then allow the shift. Sometimes this happens frequently…
I bought this car used several years ago. Intermittently, when in park, the transmission selector will not move out of park. I have worked around it by tilting the steering wheel up and down sharply several times when this occurs and it will then allow the shift. Sometimes this happens frequently, sometimes it IS several months in between failures. I just discovered that gm had a safety recall on this problem I 1993. Since I did not own the car then, I have no idea whether the then owner was notified or whether the btsi solenoid was replaced at that time under the recall program. How can I find out it (1) my car was subject to the recall, (2) if the recall work was ever done and (3) if I am eligible to have it done now, assuming it should have been but wasn't. If so, whom do I contact. thank you for whatever information you can provide.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle stalls at slow speeds. This has happened numerous times.*ak
- Structure
When raining, water leaks and settles on the right front floor. *slc
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Structure › Body › Door · Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
I have had numerous electrical problems with the vehicle. I replaced the ignition switch, fusible link, and starter when the ignition started to smoke/burn when starting in the parking lot. the replacement starter failed 3 months later and the replacement fusible link 4 months later. I have also…
I have had numerous electrical problems with the vehicle. I replaced the ignition switch, fusible link, and starter when the ignition started to smoke/burn when starting in the parking lot. the replacement starter failed 3 months later and the replacement fusible link 4 months later. I have also had the power windows repaired 3 times, the power locks twice, the battery twice, and the turn signal/multifunction lever once in 3 1/2 years. a power lock broke again a few weeks ago. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
While car was parked and shut off, vehicle someway jumped out of of park and rolled across the lot, hitting another parked car. Consumer feels this IS unsafe. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
The crimp on the connector for the injector pump, fuel supply hose failed, causing the rubber fuel line to come loose from the connector. gas from the fuel pump sprayed into the engine compartment of the vehicle. fortunately this occurred just after the vehicle was shut off and no fire or…
The crimp on the connector for the injector pump, fuel supply hose failed, causing the rubber fuel line to come loose from the connector. gas from the fuel pump sprayed into the engine compartment of the vehicle. fortunately this occurred just after the vehicle was shut off and no fire or explosion occured. it appeared to be a poorly crimped connector, and could pose a serious hazard in other vehicles if not a isolated incident.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Cooling system failure. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle shudders/vibrates when applying brakes. Consumer contacted dealer. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
This IS the second engine for this car. *mjs
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Unit
Warning light failed when lights left on and keys in ignition.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Without warning the head gasket blew and it threw a rod, buick said that it would be covered if the head was cracked but it wasn't with only 74000 miles on the car this should not of happened buick also said that it was having problems with the quad 4 motor and the manufacture extened the warranty…
Without warning the head gasket blew and it threw a rod, buick said that it would be covered if the head was cracked but it wasn't with only 74000 miles on the car this should not of happened buick also said that it was having problems with the quad 4 motor and the manufacture extened the warranty on the engine with this in mind they will not help I know that this is'nt a safety issuse do you have any advice thankyou maroff
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes engage unnecessarily, causing extended stopping distance.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Motor pack assembly on the anti lock brake system failed.
- Visibility › Windshield
The driver side window fails to roll up or down. all other windows do not roll properly. windows disengage from run channel due to insufficient channel depth.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Safety cable for column gear shift failed to work allowing child to shift gears, resulting in accident.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Transmission solenoid failed after recall repair, causing vehicle to stall.
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicle's rear lap belts were in locked position, and the whole lap belt and anchor came out of back seat. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer states both belts came unmounted and out of the seat, consumer does not have any children and these belts are hardly used. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake clip failed, causing loss of braking power.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Key intermittently fails to turn in ignition switch, must turn steering wheel several times before vehicle will start.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, causing accident.
- Vehicle speed control
Driver got into vehicle, put key into ignition, backed out of garage, had foot on the brake, put vehicle in drive, vehicle shot forward, hit the fence knocking a well top off-pushing a large rock-ban into house.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Hood latch failed to hold hood down, causing hood to fly up/loss of vision in front of car. *Dsh
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering system failure, pin holding the steering wheel came off, total loss of steering while driving *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
The car in leaking fuel from the supply line.please describe. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake caliper corrosion
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10009220Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express.
- 10007816Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 10007293ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54329Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp IS "on".
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 43040Unknown
- 43031Unknown
- 43021Unknown
- 43000The a/c belt may roll off the pulley on vehicles equipped with dealer installed air conditioning and 7.8L fnh engine.
- 39550Inconvenience in reaching the front inner seat belt buckle.
- 37843Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel.
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