1998 Buick Skylark
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 Buick Skylark. Newest first.
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Certain delphi aftermarket fuel pump modules / module reservoir assemblies (mra) that were sold for use on the above listed vehicles. during production the mras vent and fuel return tubes were reversed. this condition can result in the vehicle not running correctly (idle rough and/or stall) due to an overly rich fuel blend or the vehicle's evaporative…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. a fuel leak can result in a fire.
Remedy
Delphi will notify owners and replace the defective mras free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 1-877-335-7443.
On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the switch IS damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. the fire could spread to the interior of the car, which could injure occupants or cause damage to adjoining structures.
Remedy
Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch, and check that your car will start with a properly charged battery and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch. owner notification will begin on march 1, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. customers can also check their vehicle online by going to www.mygmlink.com and entering the vehicle's identification number.
Owner complaints
24 complaints2 involved a crash8 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module · Electrical system › Starter assembly
TL* the contact owns a 1998 buick skylark. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 buick skylark. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v036000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
- Air bags
TL* the contact was a passenger in a 1998 buick skylark. While driving approximately 50 mph, another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle. The air bags deployed and a police report was filed. Due to the air bag deployment, the passenger sustained injuries to the eyes and the driver…
TL* the contact was a passenger in a 1998 buick skylark. While driving approximately 50 mph, another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle. The air bags deployed and a police report was filed. Due to the air bag deployment, the passenger sustained injuries to the eyes and the driver sustained injuries to the back that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed by the police department. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
- Engine and engine cooling
Manifold gasket failed, leaking coolant into engine oil. *Tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1998 buick skylark. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front drivers side air bags deployed. No crash occurred and no injuries were reported. Neither the manufacturer, nor the dealer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000.
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1998 buick skylark. When it rained, water flooded the drivers side floor mat and pedals. Also the airbag light would illuminate on the instrument control after it rained. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. the failure mileage was 46000. updated 1/28/10 *cn updated 02/03/10.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Dt: contact stated that on 7-11-05 had a new alternator put in. It failed on 8-13-05., and it was replaced on 8-14-05. it IS not showing up on the tester as consistent. It was arching and draining the battery. The part number for the alternator was #8225-7. they will replace it in a certain…
Dt: contact stated that on 7-11-05 had a new alternator put in. It failed on 8-13-05., and it was replaced on 8-14-05. it IS not showing up on the tester as consistent. It was arching and draining the battery. The part number for the alternator was #8225-7. they will replace it in a certain amount of time; but that did not help the call now because car died the freeway. A mechanic told her they were putting bad regulators in these alternators. This included the following companies;: car quest, and bbb industries; 5640 commerce east, mobile, al 36619. palladium; box 2710 ronoake, va 24001. *ak
- Air bags
I was injured when the airbag of a 1998 buick skylark (n body) deployed when I started the vehicle. There was no impact, in fact the vehicle was sitting in a building and not even in motion. I sustained a brain shear injury and I am still recovering. I know of two other incidents where this…
I was injured when the airbag of a 1998 buick skylark (n body) deployed when I started the vehicle. There was no impact, in fact the vehicle was sitting in a building and not even in motion. I sustained a brain shear injury and I am still recovering. I know of two other incidents where this occurred in n body gm vehicles. General motors paid for the repair of the vehicle but has not contacted me in regard to my injuries or lost wages.(i was out of work 2 months and recently returned on a limited basis. General motors blames the deployment on moisture on the floor of the vehicle. I live in western new york where with our weather it IS impossible not to have moisture on the floor. One of the other people who experienced a deployment IS also injured. Please look in to this matter as the potential for injury IS very great. thanks mike hall ps I have the parts from the deployment that I was involved in. *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition
Sometimes when starting the vehicle driver has to hold the key in the crank position until the vehicle will start. There IS a delay in starting. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer received recall 040025000 concerning ignition switch. dealer charged consumer for replacing the ignition switch .*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer complained about ignition switch problem. when turning the key vehicle will not start. *Ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power window on the driver side failed to go up. Dealer notified ,and they informed that regultor motor needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Lack of acceleration when driving, intermittently. Vehicle been to the dealer, and the problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake light illuminated and stayed on. Vehicle has to be shut down and restarted to disengage. dealer has repaired problem once, but it seemed to have reoccurd. *Ak consumer stated that the problem still exist. *yh
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer began to put vehicle into park after pulling into a parking space, when it surged forward, vehicle jumped a curb, crashed through a wall, and through a couple tables before coming to a stop, 2 people were injured in the accident. *slc
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Consumer was inside of a garage and was traveling about 35 mph, and steering wheel column fell in her lap. there were no injuries. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer's vehicle will stall while traveling at any speed. when engine IS warm and has been running, it IS more likely to shut off. dealership cannot determine cause of defect. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Front control arm bushing IS coming loose at only 28,972 miles which could cause other related probelms. Dealer claims they are aware of defect. *ak *slc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Shield on the gas line was not secure a hole the size of a pencil was worn into the tubing gasoline spilled onto the manifold and sprayed into the engine. It was only by the grace of god and cold weather it did not catch on fire or explode...i have the piece that was removed....all the gas lines…
Shield on the gas line was not secure a hole the size of a pencil was worn into the tubing gasoline spilled onto the manifold and sprayed into the engine. It was only by the grace of god and cold weather it did not catch on fire or explode...i have the piece that was removed....all the gas lines should be checked to be sure the shield IS held in place....i am not a fatality but could have been. This IS serious...who else can I contact? An. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
When consumer IS driving vehicle roars up high like it wants to get away. when traveling upwards the vehicle will speed up without prior warning. also, vehicle will hesitate. *ak
- Seats
Driver side seat broke/collapsed to the reclining/resting position. Consumer has contacted the dealer. parts have yet to be replaced. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Structure › Body › Trunk lid · Vehicle speed control
Please advise if there have been any recalls on this vehicle. the 1998 buick skylark IS not listed in this program to request recall information. Note: disregard engine remarks (see throttle control heading).
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Right rear brakes became stuck, locked. instead, driver pressed on gas pedal, causing vehicle to lunge foward. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Seat belts are poorly designed causing the to twist.
- Air bags
During collision no deployment of airbags caused injury to passengers.
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.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 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.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 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.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 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.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 10023171ABS pump running when not needed.
- 10017096Vehicle will not move in either direction. Transmission may show over full. P90 4t40e 4t45e no movement drive or reverse. Converter may be empty of fluid.
- 100170864T40e or 4t45e will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes.
- 10013000If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the start position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
- 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.
- 10009214Ignition circuit thermal events, three phase safety recall 04002. Gm voicemail express.
- 10007858Product safety recall ignition circuit thermal events.
- 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.
- 634708Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation.
- 631899Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement. *Slc
- 628890Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle.
- 620810Subject regarding polymer service pistons.
- 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.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
- 608390Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *Mjs
- 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.
- 601912Conditions regarding weak or discharged battery, slow starting, gen or mil lamp on, various driveability symptoms.
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