1995 Buick Skylark
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 Buick Skylark. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
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.
Owner complaints
85 complaints7 involved a crash4 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
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.
- Air bags
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.
- Air bags · Electrical system
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…
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
- Structure
The gm n-body cars from 1992-1995 have a problem with water leaking into the passenger compartment. I had this fixed for $350 at a gm dealer a few years back but the problem IS recurring. water comes in through the firewall and soaks the carpet. it happens when the car IS washed or when it…
The gm n-body cars from 1992-1995 have a problem with water leaking into the passenger compartment. I had this fixed for $350 at a gm dealer a few years back but the problem IS recurring. water comes in through the firewall and soaks the carpet. it happens when the car IS washed or when it rains. my car IS a 1995 skylark, but this has also happened to other gm cars from these years too. there IS no excuse for this design flaw. car manufacturers have had over 100 years to figure out how to keep water out of a vehicle. I believe there IS a service bulletin for this problem but there should be a recall too in order to solve this problem without me having to go back to a gm dealer to lose more money on a temporary fix. if this problem IS left unchecked, it will cause rust-through in the firewall and floorboards. I would not even have considered buying this car had I known about this problem. *nm
- Electrical system › Horn · Electrical system › Wiring
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.
- Steering › Column
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
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
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
- Electrical system · Equipment · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Exterior lighting › Turn signal
In aug 2001 I had to have the turn signal lever on the steering column replaced due the headlights and turn signals becoming non operative. In feb 2002 I started to have random occurences of the headlights being nonfunctional while the switch was being operated, usually after turning the switch on…
In aug 2001 I had to have the turn signal lever on the steering column replaced due the headlights and turn signals becoming non operative. In feb 2002 I started to have random occurences of the headlights being nonfunctional while the switch was being operated, usually after turning the switch on and off for a few seconds the headlights would operate normally. In june 2003 the left and right turn signals started to randomly not operate properly. Sometimes the signal would not come on at all when activated, other times the signal would stay on, even though the turn would be completed. In sept 2003 the left signal will not operate normally, when the driver activates the signal indictacting a left turn, the signal will activate, but it will not blink, the light just comes on and stays like that. The driver has to manually move the switch in the on and off posistion in a continous motion to use the signal. The emergency flashers operate in a normal fashion when activated. All the lamps have been replaced by the owner, and the wiring has been inspected.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts
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
- Air bags › Frontal
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic
While applying the brakes vehicle would throw consumer forward. Dealer notified.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the air bags deployment. Also stated that the vehicle was total lost on a collision driving at 55 mph where the air bags did not deploy. Dealer or manufacture were not contacted at the time of this call. Ts
- Tires
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
This vehicle burns 1.5qts a week. I cannot afford to get it fixed therefore I can`t say specificaly what the problem is,but I have found others with this make and model with the exact same problem. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Seat belts
Driver and passenger seat belt mechanisms do not lock when driver has to make a sudden stop. dealer stated seat belts work, just not to consumers weight.*ak. Consumer was involved in an accident on the second occasion, and the seat belt failed to restrain her from hitting the windshield, consumer suffered minor injuries, consumer requested the battery to be replaced, due to it being weak.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit
Would be trying to use signal lever or the horn and neither would work properly. horn went out first, then signal lights. its an ongoing problem caused by an electrical short. Have not taken to dealership.*ak consumer adds when flashers are turned on, the signals start to work. *Tt
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
While vehicle was in reverse, vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. When brakes were applied, pedal went to the floor, causing loss of vehicle control which resulted in a collision.*ak consumer has been told that there IS nothing worng with the brakes, however this incident has happened twice. *Slc
- Electrical system › Horn
Intermittently horn will blow by itself, it will continue to blow until fuse IS removed. It has been determined that the problem was with the horn airbag combination. *ak *jg
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Power train · Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Tires
While the engine IS idling the battery meter moves down and the lights dim, a new battery was installed but the problem reoccured, a new alternator was installed due to a stalling condition. nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Three months after recall 00v287000 repairs had been performed ignition switch failed to turn engine over. dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
- Air bags · Electrical system › Horn · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The air bag light comes on sporadically, the horn blows at various times while parked and while driving, the driver's door lock sometimes fails to open with the key and often fails to operate with the other doors. nothing serious has happened yet, however, the car has frightened other drivers when…
The air bag light comes on sporadically, the horn blows at various times while parked and while driving, the driver's door lock sometimes fails to open with the key and often fails to operate with the other doors. nothing serious has happened yet, however, the car has frightened other drivers when the horn blew steadlily for no reason. at times it IS very distracting to have the air bag light stay on, but go off the next time or second time the car IS started.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn failed to operate on a random basis for past month. dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of failure. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition was turned to off position, but car was still running.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column fires
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
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10023171ABS pump running when not needed.
- 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.
- 10000782Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure.
- 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.
- 619360Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors.
- 618103Information regarding ignition switch high electrical current.
- 617765Campaign parts bulletin regarding ignition switch high electrical current.
- 617752Subject regarding 00079 - product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current - part 2.
- 617751Subject regarding product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current - part 1.
- 617747Subject regarding 00079 - product safety campaign ignition switch high electrical current.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
- 604343Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 602826Some customers may comment about a squeak/ squawk type noise coming from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel.
- 601915Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up.
- 600282Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54418Some vehicles experience difficulties to depress accelerator pedal and/or an accelerator cable separation.
- 54329Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp IS "on".
- 54066Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 53011Exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, and p0304 indicating engine misfire conditions.
- 52596Engine stall at cold start, rough idle, oil filter expansion, high oil pressure and engine misfire dtc's (replace oil pump with improved press relief valve bore).
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