- Worst Model Year:
- 1995
- Worst Complaint:
- blown head gasket
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Buick Skylark (although feel free to add yours here) -- probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
The 1995 Buick Skylark has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 1993 Skylark for runs roughly when accelerating.
Worst Reported Problems with the Skylark
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#1: blown head gasket on the 1995 Skylark
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#2: runs roughly when accelerating on the 1993 Skylark
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#3: will not start on the 1992 Skylark
Latest Owner Complaints About the Skylark
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leaking manifold gasket -- 1998 Skylark:
Leaking manifold gasket is more expensive to replace than car is worth (it had been vandalized). I tried the Blue Devil sealant and it has not worked. After googling the problem, I found this is a very common problem for these GM cars because the recommended coolant disintegrates the material ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1998 Skylark owners.
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runs roughly when accelerating -- 1993 Skylark:
runs rough when accelerating and when cold.also spits and sputters on acceleration.changed electronic control unit and it didn't help. Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 1993 Skylark owners.
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does not start when key is turned on -- 1995 Skylark:
Please help, cannot afford to buy a new car, it will not start when the key is turned on. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1995 Skylark owners.
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ac not working properly -- 1993 Skylark:
The AC doesn't work as good as it should. In my experience with other vehicles, when the outside temperature is about 70 - 80 degrees, you can't run Max AC for very long or you'll freeze your butt off! Well, not so with this car. I had the heater core out a few months ago and saw nothing constricting ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1993 Skylark owners.
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blown head gasket -- 1994 Skylark:
Besides the clear coat which is crap, the head gasket blew and would spit coolant into the engine. It would overheat after about 5 minutes. I'm cheap so I went to Autozone and looked around for a solution and I purchased new oil, antifreeze and Bars Head Gasket Seal. I changed the oil and flushed ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1994 Skylark owners.