Total Complaints
27 filings
BUICK SKYLARK · model year
1984 BUICK SKYLARK
27 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1984BUICKSKYLARK carries 27 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 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 1984 SKYLARK is engine and engine cooling:engine with 3 filings, followed by suspension:front (2) and fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (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 1984 SKYLARK. 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.
27
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19970814EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING DUE TO BROKEN SWITCH.
19970814ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ALL BELTS REPLACED AT 29,429 MILES.
19970814STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
STEERING RACK REPLACED AFTER 30,495 MILES.
19970814ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
STARTER REPLACED.
19970814STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR HANDLE BROKEN AND REPLACED.
19970814ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP BROKEN AND REPLACED.
19970814ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED.
19970814ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REAR MAIN SEALS REPLACED.
19970814FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
CARBURETOR BASE PLATE GASKET REPLACED.
19970814STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED.
19970814STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
POWER STEERING HOSE REPLACED.
19970814FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
STALLING UPON TURNING RIGHT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX. OWNER WAS TOLD THE CARBURETOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
19961203FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DASH AREA, WHERE THE HEATER VENTS ARE LOCATED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
19960814SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CONSTANT REPLACEMNT OF BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO WEAR ALSO, STEERING VIBRATION AT 55MPH.*AK
19960814SUSPENSION:FRONT
CONSTANT REPLACEMNT OF BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO WEAR ALSO, STEERING VIBRATION AT 55MPH.*AK
19960628STEERING
STEERING RESPONSE VERY POOR. *DH
19960628ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HEAD GASKET FAILED.
19960417SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES REPLACED. *SD
19960417SUSPENSION:FRONT
ALIGNMENT NEEDED. *SD
19960417SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED. *SD
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1984 BUICK SKYLARK have?▼
The 1984 BUICK SKYLARK has 27 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 BUICK SKYLARK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1984 BUICK SKYLARK is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION:FRONT and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Is the 1984 BUICK SKYLARK 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.
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