Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1992 Buick Skylark. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
- Summary
- THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.
- Consequence
- THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE.
- Remedy
- INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT LATCH
- Summary
- THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSTITION.
- Consequence
- IF THE SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK INTO POSITION, THEPASSENGER SEAT WOULD SLIDE FORWARD IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.OCCUPANTS OF THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD FACE INCREASED RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE SEAT.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:3 SPEED:INTERLOCK ASSEMBL
- Summary
- A MISADJUSTMENT OF THE PARK LOCK CABLE IN THE COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
- Consequence
- LOCKING OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- ADJUST THE PARK LOCK CABLE, AND REROUTE AND RESTRAIN THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR.
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Owner complaints (32)
32 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 32 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 7 | 21.9% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 18.8% |
| Power train | 5 | 15.6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 12.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 12.5% |
| Visibility | 3 | 9.4% |
| Fuel system | 2 | 6.3% |
| Steering | 2 | 6.3% |
| Structure | 2 | 6.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3.1% |
How 1992 compares with other Skylark years
Best and worst Skylark years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 14 | 3 |
| 1989 | 4 | 2 |
| 1990 | 19 | 1 |
| 1991 | 38 | 1 |
| 1992 | 32 | 3 |
| 1993 | 46 | 1 |
| 1994 | 68 | 2 |
| 1995 | 85 | 1 |
| 1996 | 85 | 4 |
| 1997 | 79 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 386 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 26 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1992 Skylark for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
1992 Buick Skylark FAQ
How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Skylark have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 92V106000 (fuel system), 91V182000 (seat), 91V184000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1992 Buick Skylark problems?
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (7), Electrical system (6), Power train (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1992 Buick Skylark get?
EPA rates the 2.3 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic version at 20 city, 29 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1992 Skylark compare with other years?
Among the 1988–1997 Buick Skylark model years at least five years old, the 1989 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 1996 the most (85). The 1992 drew 32. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.