1993 Buick SKYLARK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 32 complaints (15.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 9.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 2; Visibility:Windshield: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 32 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 | 12 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 12; 1996: 3; 2000: 4; 2001: 3; 2002: 7; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 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 500627 · 1996-01-22 (January 22, 1996)
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800076 · 1996-07-29 (July 29, 1996)
WHEN GOING OVER 55MPH THE CAR SHAKES SO BADLY THAT IT THROWS THE DRIVER ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE ABS BRAKES FAILED,RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097368 · 2004-10-18 (October 18, 2004)
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10097368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550940 · 2000-02-14 (February 14, 2000)
VEHICLE STALLED ON THE ROAD DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550940 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962252 · 1995-03-20 (March 20, 1995)
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UPON SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER CAR/EMBANKMENT AND BUILDING, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 876675 · 2000-12-18 (December 18, 2000)
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH "FELT WHEEL GIVE A LITTLE." STEERING WHEEL MECHANISM BROKE. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES OCCURRED. *AK DEALER FOUND TILT HOUSING LOCK PIN WAS MISSING RETAINER AND IT WAS LOOSE, DEALER DISASSEMBLED COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND TRIM, REPAIRED TILT ASSEMBLY. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 876675 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029776 · 2003-07-21 (July 21, 2003)
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, AND FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. BUT CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF ON THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET OR THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING AT ALL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10029776 at NHTSA ↗