1994 Buick Skylark engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Buick Skylark — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle engine hesitated, then stalled completely. The vehicle lost power assist steering, and power assist braking. After being restarted, the vehicle stalled several more times. The vehicle was taken in for ervice. Previously, the on-board…”
filed Aug 22, 2006
“I own a 1994 buick skylark. It developed a coolant leak. I had the heater core replaced on advise of a mechanic that until recently was at a gm dealership. It still leaked when the engine was cold. It was then determined that it was the water pump so I had that replaced. It still leaked. Now I have…”
filed Mar 5, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
010601002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2002Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt
990604005A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Skylark years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Skylark | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 Skylark | 10 | 13% |
| 1996 Skylark | 15 | 18% |
| 1995 Skylark | 10 | 12% |
| 1993 Skylark | 6 | 13% |
| 1992 Skylark | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 Skylark | 11 | 29% |
| 1990 Skylark | 5 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Buick Skylark
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.