Buick Skylark problems by year
476 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 15 Buick Skylark model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 24 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 1997 | 79 | 1 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1996 Most complained | 85 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 1995 Most complained | 85 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 1994 | 68 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1993 | 46 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1992 | 32 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1991 | 38 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1990 | 19 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1989 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 1988 | 14 | 0 | — | |
| 1986 Fewer complaints | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 1985 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 1984 Fewer complaints | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 1982 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Buick.