1996 Buick Skylark service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Buick Skylark — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Whenever driving abs brake light would come on. Radio would fail to work after turning it on. Been to dealer & informed by mechanic that problem was electrical wiring. Would need to break down wire component to locate the problem. *ak”
filed Dec 5, 2000
“Rotors had to be replace twice. The didn't turn them before stating they neeed to be replaced. Since they have worked on the vehicle all kinds of electronic problems have occurred. Dealer has never given the consumer a reason why they needed to replaced.*ak”
filed Jul 11, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Skylark years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Skylark | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 Skylark | 15 | 19% |
| 1995 Skylark | 17 | 20% |
| 1994 Skylark | 12 | 18% |
| 1993 Skylark | 10 | 22% |
| 1992 Skylark | 7 | 22% |
| 1991 Skylark | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 Skylark | 2 | 11% |
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.