1991 Buick SKYLARK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
88,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 22 complaints (22.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 22.7% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 18.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Electrical System:Ignition: 3; Seats: 2; Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 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 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 19 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 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 8; 1996: 5; 2000: 4; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10004036 · 2003-01-16 (January 16, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 132,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004036 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10027121 · 2003-07-14 (July 14, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER LOSSED CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10027121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068759 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
PAINT PEALING OFF ROOF, LITTLE BY LITTLE
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10068759 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478828 · 1995-01-27 (January 27, 1995)
THROTTLE DOES NOT DECELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR, FORCING DRIVER TO CONSTANTLY SLOW DOWN WITH BRAKES, RESULTING IN PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478828 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487452 · 1995-10-30 (October 30, 1995)
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE BY TURNING SWITCH OFF OR STEPPING ON BRAKE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 551408 · 2000-03-15 (March 15, 2000)
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 729973 · 2000-09-02 (September 2, 2000)
HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR, COOLING SYSTEM, BOTH FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOTORS, AND THE BATTERY TWICE. THIS PLUS 6 ALTERNATORS WITHIN 5 1/2 YEARS. THE COOLING SYSTEM, FAN MOTOR, AND ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS OCCURED AT VARYING SPEEDS-IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS INCLUDE THAT THE IDLE RECALIBRATED ITSELF CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING IN TRAFFIC.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 729973 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800226 · 1996-07-30 (July 30, 1996)
DURING REAR IMPACT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT FELL BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEAT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800226 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
92V043000 · Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Reported: 1992-04-01 (April 1, 1992)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗