Buick Skylark Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns covering at least one Buick Skylark model year (1981–1998). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Buick Skylark recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 1987–1998
Campaign	1987	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
04V036000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered
02V070000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered
00V287000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V027000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
97V059000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
96V249000 Steering	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
96V212000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
96V211000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
94V122000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
93V153000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
92V150000 Fuel system	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
92V106000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
92V043000 Visibility	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
91V182000 Seat	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
91V184000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
90V119000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
90V042000 Fuel system	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
88V032000 Fuel system	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
87V169000 Lighting	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 30 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 1998 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V036000 Filed Jan 27, 2004

GM/IGNITION SWITCH

Electrical system · ignition · switch

Repair progress not yet reported1,415,231 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V036000

Listed for 1996, 1997 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 02V070000 Filed Mar 6, 2002

GM/IGNITION SWITCH

Electrical system · ignition · switch

Repair progress not yet reported1,589,948 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V070000

Listed for 1994, 1995 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V287000 Filed Oct 2, 2000

GM/IGNITION SWITCH

Electrical system · starter assembly

Repair progress not yet reported699,617 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V287000

Listed for 1996 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V027000 Filed Feb 17, 1998

GM/FMVSS 101

Interior lighting

Repair progress not yet reported249,420 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V027000

Listed for 1997 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V059000 Filed Apr 8, 1997

GM/UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER

Electrical system · wiring · front underhood

Repair progress not yet reported3,464 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V059000

Listed for 1996 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V249000 Filed Dec 17, 1996

GENERAL MOTORS/STEERING COLUMN

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar

Repair progress not yet reported424 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V249000

Listed for 1997 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V212000 Filed Oct 30, 1996

GM/FMVSS 301

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly

Repair progress not yet reported245 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V212000

Listed for 1996 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V211000 Filed Oct 28, 1996

GM/AIR BAG

Air bags · frontal

Repair progress not yet reported48,689 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V211000

Listed for 1994 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V122000 Filed Jul 1, 1994

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly

Repair progress not yet reported1,681 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V122000

Listed for 1993 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 93V153000 Filed Sep 14, 1993

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH:NEUTRAL START

Electrical system · ignition · switch

Repair progress not yet reported1,103 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V153000

Listed for 1988, 1989 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 92V150000 Filed Oct 19, 1992

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported108,836 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V150000

Listed for 1992 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 92V106000 Filed Jul 17, 1992

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap

Repair progress not yet reported20 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V106000

Listed for 1991 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 92V043000 Filed Apr 1, 1992

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:POWER WINDOW DOOR AND SIDE

Visibility · power window devices and controls

Repair progress not yet reported37,030 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V043000

Listed for 1992 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 91V182000 Filed Oct 21, 1991

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT LATCH

Seats · front assembly · recliner

Repair progress not yet reported1,851 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 91V182000

Listed for 1992 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 91V184000 Filed Oct 21, 1991

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:3 SPEED:INTERLOCK ASSEMBL

Power train · manual transmission · column shift assembly

Repair progress not yet reported1,573 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 91V184000

Listed for 1990 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 90V119000 Filed Jun 15, 1990

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported3,202 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 90V119000

Listed for 1988, 1989 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 90V042000 Filed Mar 5, 1990

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported61,765 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 90V042000

Listed for 1987 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V032000 Filed Mar 15, 1988

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported22,300 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V032000

Listed for 1986 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V014000 Filed Jan 8, 1988

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported179,390 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V014000

Listed for 1988 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 87V169000 Filed Oct 26, 1987

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported101 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V169000

Listed for 1984 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 85V034000 Filed Mar 29, 1985

FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported121,095 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V034000

Listed for 1984 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 84V153000 Filed Nov 28, 1984

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM

Suspension · rear

Repair progress not yet reported9,290 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V153000

Listed for 1985 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 84V132000 Filed Oct 16, 1984

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

Vehicle speed control · springs

Repair progress not yet reported2,130 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V132000

Listed for 1984 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 84V011000 Filed Feb 6, 1984

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:FRONT BUCKET SEAT LATCH

Seats · front assembly · recliner

Repair progress not yet reported76,586 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V011000

Listed for 1983 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 83V105000 Filed Oct 13, 1983

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DIFFERENTIAL:PROPORTIONAL VALVE

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · differential proportional valve

Repair progress not yet reported352,036 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V105000

Listed for 1982 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 83V007000 Filed Jan 1, 1983

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported15,495 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V007000

Listed for 1982 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 82V021000 Filed Mar 8, 1982

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap

Repair progress not yet reported519,329 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 82V021000

Listed for 1982 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 82V018000 Filed Mar 2, 1982

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:FLEXIBLE

Power train · clutch assembly · pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Repair progress not yet reported4,987 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 82V018000

Listed for 1981 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 81V038000 Filed Mar 24, 1981

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE

Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery · cables

Repair progress not yet reported105,130 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 81V038000

Listed for 1981 Buick Skylark. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 80V129000 Filed Oct 8, 1980

STEERING:POWER ASSIST:HOSE:FLUID

Steering · hydraulic power assist · hose, piping, and connections

Repair progress not yet reported25,463 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 80V129000

Where to next

Buick Skylark problems by yearModel overview →Which Skylark years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

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.

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