1984 Buick SKYLARK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 50.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 33.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 16.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 |
Suspension:Front: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Parking Brake:Conventional: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 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 | 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. 6 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 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
1995: 4; 1996: 2
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 483330 · 1995-08-28 (August 28, 1995)
BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483330 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483388 · 1995-08-20 (August 20, 1995)
HEAD GASKET FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483388 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502316 · 1996-03-06 (March 6, 1996)
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800836 · 1996-08-14 (August 14, 1996)
CONSTANT REPLACEMNT OF BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO WEAR ALSO, STEERING VIBRATION AT 55MPH.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971772 · 1995-09-08 (September 8, 1995)
THE FUEL PUMP BROKE SPRAY FUEL ALL ON THE FAN BELT THE WHOLE ENGINE . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971772 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973359 · 1995-10-13 (October 13, 1995)
STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN DURING COLD WEATHER UNTIL WARMING OF VEHICLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973359 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
84V011000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Reported: 1984-02-06 (February 6, 1984)
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗84V153000 · Suspension:Rear
Reported: 1984-11-28 (November 28, 1984)
THE REAR AXLE CONTROL ARM LOCATES AND HELPS CONTROL AXLE MOVEMENT; IT ATTACHES TO THE FRAME WITH A BRACKET. THE REAR CONTROL ARM BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS USED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF ALL FOUR BOLTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN THE CONTROL ARM DROPPING ENOUGH TO CUT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE. A SEVERED BRAKE HOSE WOULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL EIGHT CONTROL ARM BRACKET BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗85V034000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1985-03-29 (March 29, 1985)
THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗