Total Complaints
2 filings
BUICK SKYHAWK · model year
1993 BUICK SKYHAWK
2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993BUICKSKYHAWK carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 SKYHAWK is vehicle speed control with 1 filings, followed by power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 1993 SKYHAWK. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20111205POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK SKYHAWK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHENEVER IT CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE THE ENGINE WAS COOLED DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY A DEALER TO UN PLUG A FOUR PRONGED CONNECTER THAT LEADS TO THE TRANSMISSION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THIS PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM SLOWING DOWN ON HILLS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Mileage: 17,000
20011120CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING UNDER FIVE MILES . WHILE COMING INTO PARKING LOT SHE WAS BRAKING TO PARK AND VEHICLE SHOT OFF LIKE A BULLET. *AK
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 BUICK SKYHAWK have?▼
The 1993 BUICK SKYHAWK has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 BUICK SKYHAWK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 BUICK SKYHAWK is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN.
Is the 1993 BUICK SKYHAWK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.