Buick SKYHAWK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
17 distinct recall campaigns
17,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1975 to 1993 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 10 complaints (10.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Structure: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 1; 2000: 2; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2004: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 876037 · 2000-12-06 (December 6, 2000)
WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHEN MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 876037 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10438575 · 2011-12-05 (December 5, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK SKYHAWK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHENEVER IT CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE THE ENGINE WAS COOLED DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY A DEALER TO UN PLUG A FOUR PRONGED CONNECTER THAT LEADS TO THE TRANSMISSION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THIS PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM SLOWING DOWN ON HILLS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000 AND THE CURRENT …
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10438575 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 899341 · 2001-11-20 (November 20, 2001)
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING UNDER FIVE MILES . WHILE COMING INTO PARKING LOT SHE WAS BRAKING TO PARK AND VEHICLE SHOT OFF LIKE A BULLET. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 899341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984328 · 1996-05-13 (May 13, 1996)
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971818 · 1995-09-08 (September 8, 1995)
WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE OR WHEN WARMING UP THE CAR THE STEERING EFFORT INCREASES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971818 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
1978: 1; 1979: 1; 1982: 1; 1983: 4; 1984: 2; 1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 2; 1989: 1; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0