1997 Buick Skylark electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Buick Skylark — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick skylark. The contact stated that the anti-theft system would activate independently, causing the vehicle to stall without warning. The failure was recurring with the illumination of the anti-theft warning light. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start…”
filed Apr 2, 2014
“1997 buick skylark. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall *tgw the consumer was informed there was a short in the wiring system which was causing the battery to die. The consumer referenced recall # 02v070000.”
filed Nov 1, 2011
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, 2020This 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…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017This 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…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Skylark years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Skylark | 5 | 21% |
| 1996 Skylark | 15 | 18% |
| 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 1997 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.