1991 Buick Skylark problems & reliability
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Buick Skylark. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (6 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 11 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 18% |
| Seats | 4 | 11% |
| Steering | 3 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 5% |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“While driving 55 mph passenger side tire tread came off and cracked the windshield. Consumer lossed control of vehicle. Dealer notified. *ak”
Tires · filed Jul 14, 2003
“Vehicle was in a left rear end collision. The driver side seat reclined backward upon impact. This vehicle is not equipped with reclining seats. This resulted in the driver having neck and eye injuries. This could of caused injuries to the passenger also, but the seat was occupied at the time of the accident. Please…”
Seats · filed Jan 16, 2003
“When putting down the drivers side automatic window, the window at times will not come back up. Took to mechanic and they put on a 4 way switch thats used to let down all 4 windows. That didn't solve the problem. Took back to dealer and they stated its the motor in the door. Please provide any further information. Ts”
Visibility · filed Dec 5, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
Preliminary Evaluation PE92039 · opened Apr 15, 1992 · closed Aug 14, 1992
Technical service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Buick Skylark.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express. *tt
04152004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 15, 2004
Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
00966 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
00966B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
000524001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2000
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
UNKNOWN
435006A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1995
Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel. *tw
433211 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1994
High effort manual window regulator. *tw
911045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1993
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Buick Skylark in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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