1991 BUICK SKYLARK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
46
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK
The 1991 BUICK SKYLARK has received a total of 46 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (6 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (5 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK, potentially affecting up to 125,333 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 92V043000 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
| 37,030 vehicles affected
Defect: MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence: THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL FAIL FROM OVERHEATINGAND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE WINDOW EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK
46 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
PAINT PEALING OFF ROOF, LITTLE BY LITTLE
PAINT PEALING OFF ROOF, LITTLE BY LITTLE
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER LOSSED CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE WAS IN A LEFT REAR END COLLISION. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED BACKWARD UPON IMPACT. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER HAVING NECK AND EYE INJURIES. THIS COULD OF CAUSED INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER ALSO, BUT THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH
WHEN PUTTING DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC WINDOW, THE WINDOW AT TIMES WILL NOT COME BACK UP. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND THEY PUT ON A 4 WAY SWITCH THATS USED TO LET DOWN ALL 4 WINDOWS. THAT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED ITS THE MOTOR IN THE DOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Safety Rating for the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
911045 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
HIGH EFFORT MANUAL WINDOW REGULATOR. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 BUICK SKYLARK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK SKYLARK
- 1986 BUICK SKYLARK — 10 complaints
- 1987 BUICK SKYLARK — 0 complaints
- 1988 BUICK SKYLARK — 17 complaints
- 1989 BUICK SKYLARK — 18 complaints
- 1990 BUICK SKYLARK — 37 complaints
- 1991 BUICK SKYLARK (current)
- 1992 BUICK SKYLARK — 48 complaints
- 1993 BUICK SKYLARK — 54 complaints
- 1994 BUICK SKYLARK — 95 complaints
- 1995 BUICK SKYLARK — 119 complaints
- 1996 BUICK SKYLARK — 116 complaints
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