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Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Buick Skylark

Buick Skylark Models:

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Buick Skylark Problems

Coolant Leak & Engine Overheating

Engine -- Verified

A coolant leak may develop from the water pump. This can result in an engine overheating condition. A leaking water pump will require replacement.

Power Window Not Working Due to Window Motor

Electrical & Lights -- Verified

A door window may move slowly or stop in mid travel due to a failing power window motor. The affected window may start working again after the motor cools off. Replacing the faulty window motor will commonly correct this concern.

Coolant Leak From Heater Core

Heating & Air Conditioning -- Verified

The heater core under the right side of the dashboard may leak engine coolant which can puddle on the passenger front floor. The loss of coolant may cause an engine overheating condition. Our technicians tell us that removal of the dash board is necessary to replace the heater on these vehicles.

Transmission Fluid Leak From Cooler Line

Drive Train -- Verified

An automatic transmission fluid leak may develop from the rubber section of a transmission cooler line. In some cases the rubber section of hose can be replaced. In others, the complete cooler line must be replaced to correct this type of leak.

High Pressure Power Steering Hose Can Leak Fluid

Suspension & Steering -- Verified

The high pressure power steering hose will commonly leak fluid; it should be replaced.

Buick Skylark Recalls (Recent)

Chevrolet Cavalier Recall 04V036000

Electrical & Lights, March 1, 2004

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.

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Chevrolet Cavalier Recall 02V070000

Electrical & Lights, March 27, 2002

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.

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Buick Skylark Recall 00V287000

Electrical & Lights, December 19, 2000

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.

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Buick Skylark Recall 97V059000

Electrical & Lights, April 30, 1997

Summary: THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER WAS OMITTED. WITHOUT THIS COVER, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BOLT ON THE FUSE BLOCK IS EXPOSED AND CAN CONTACT THE INSULATED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. IF THE INSULATION ON THE NEGATIVE CABLE BECOMES SUFFICIENTLY WORN, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE POSITIVE TERMINAL AND NEGATIVE CABLE RESULTING IN EXTREMELY HIGH CURRENT FLOW.

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Buick Skylark Recall 98V027000

Electrical & Lights, February 28, 1998

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."

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Buick Skylark Questions and Answers

mxdg74, 1990 Buick Skylark, Kelso, WA

I have a 1988 Buick skylark,the coils are good the o2 censor good,module good, new plug wires, new crank censor, fuel system checks ok. but it still back fires and dies, anyone know why.

Terry-1, 1990 Buick Skylark, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, Wytheville, VA

it ran fine for about 5 to 10 minutes then started this problem, also replaced the fuel pressure regulator, but same thing, it did help.
why is it doing this, any ideas?

janiemt, 1990 Buick Skylark, Ballantine, MT

how does the glove compartment go together. It just fell out of the area it was in. It looks live it did have some small ball bearings in it. do you have a illustration on how it goes together a...

Perez Laura, 1990 Buick Skylark, 2.3L 4 Cylinder, Las Vegas, NV

When I turn on the heater and the air conditioner, I hear like an air escape but it is not working, What can be the problem?

Visitor, 1990 Buick Skylark, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, Florissant, MO

my 1990 buick skylark keeps blowing the fuse for all of the lights except for the headlights. this is so frustrating and i cant figure this out to save my life. please help me

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Buick Skylark Stories

can anyone help, i have a 1997 buick skylark, has 179,000 miles on it, my transmission is starting to slip. is there an easy fix or should i get another car? i've had this car sence 1998, maybe time to put it down?

my car is a great car however the car will keep it self at high idle whats the problem

very good cars, good acceleration, good top speed, no cup holders, fair gas mileage.

VERY SMOOTH RIDE. PICKS UP QUICK, ESPECIALLY AFTER 70 AND ON UP. I DONT KNOW EXACTLLY HOW FAST IM GOING WHILE AXCELERATING ABOVE 85 MPH. THE ODOMETER BURIES ITSELF DOWN INTO THE DASH DISPLAY. PRETTY SCARY BUT PRETTY COOL TOO!

I am having a promble with back tail light panel burns out ever two weeks

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