1996 Buick Skylark electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Buick Skylark — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 buick skylark. All of the gauges on the instrument panel were fluctuating up and down. Neither the speedometer nor the fuel gauge displayed accurate readings. The dealer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that the repair would be the contact's…”
filed Sep 2, 2008
“While on vacation we took a trip. On the way home at night all electricity devices started to die. I got off the highway the vehicle died and wouldn't start. I had it towed home and it hasn't started since. I turn the key and get nothing. When I turn the key on, the passlock system light is lit and…”
filed Sep 20, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 02V070000 · Mar 6, 2002
Related service bulletins
This 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…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Skylark years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Skylark | 5 | 21% |
| 1997 Skylark | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 Skylark | 31 | 36% |
| 1994 Skylark | 12 | 18% |
| 1993 Skylark | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 Skylark | 6 | 19% |
| 1991 Skylark | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 Skylark | 7 | 37% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.