Total Complaints
54 filings
BUICK SKYLARK · model year
1993 BUICK SKYLARK
54 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993BUICKSKYLARK carries 54 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires, 5 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 SKYLARK is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 5 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (4) and steering: steering wheel/handle bar (4). 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 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.
54
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
5 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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20080319CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
1993 BUICK SKYLARK DEFECTED DRIVER SEAT RECLINER ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION OF THIS PROBLEM. USE ODI # 813444 AS A REFERENCE. *KB
20041228ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
20030721FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, AND FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. BUT CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF ON THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET OR THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING AT ALL.*AK
20021016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TURNING THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION, VEHICLE HESTIAGES TO TURN OVER, AND CONSUMER HAS TOO TURN KEYS SEVERAL TIMES, WHICH RESULT IN KEYS GETTING HOT. PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION. MR
20020610ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS TEMPERATURE MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND MAY CAUSE A MAJOR OVERHAT.*AK
20020610ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS TEMPERATURE MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND MAY CAUSE A MAJOR OVERHAT.*AK
20020514SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE NOT STOP BRAKES LOCKS UP AND VEHICLE SHIMMIED. HAD REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
20020514SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE NOT STOP BRAKES LOCKS UP AND VEHICLE SHIMMIED. HAD REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
20020508ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
CONSUMER WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 02-070-001 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK CONSUMER ADDS WITH VEHICLE IN PARK AND KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO RUN CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK, HOSE TO POP OFF AND ALL SENSORS AND FAN MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT
20020423ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50-60 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
20020214VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING SLOWLY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITH NO WARNING. NO ONE WAS HURT. *AK
20020214POWER TRAIN
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED. NO ONE WAS HURT.*AK
20010507ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLED NEW WATER PUMP, HEAD GASKET, TIMING CHAIN, GEARS AND GUIDES, INSTALL REMAN CYLINDER HEAD, THERMOSTAT, OXYGEN SENSOR AND ANTI-FREEZE, DUE TO ENGINE RELATED PROBLEMS.
20010507ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLED NEW WATER PUMP, HEAD GASKET, TIMING CHAIN, GEARS AND GUIDES, INSTALL REMAN CYLINDER HEAD, THERMOSTAT, OXYGEN SENSOR AND ANTI-FREEZE, DUE TO ENGINE RELATED PROBLEMS. *JB
20010507ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
REPLACED FAULTY 02 SENSOR, DUE TO ENGINE RELATED PROBLEMS. *JB
20010423ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 MPH AND 70 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING.*AK
20010321SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. THEN, SHOCKS EXITED FROM AUTO THROUGH HOOD. NO INJURIES.*AK
20001218STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH "FELT WHEEL GIVE A LITTLE." STEERING WHEEL MECHANISM BROKE. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES OCCURRED. *AK DEALER FOUND TILT HOUSING LOCK PIN WAS MISSING RETAINER AND IT WAS LOOSE, DEALER DISASSEMBLED COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND TRIM, REPAIRED TILT ASSEMBLY. *SLC
20000616ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATED, AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK
20000302CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT AN IMPACT OF 40-45 MPH, AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 BUICK SKYLARK have?▼
The 1993 BUICK SKYLARK has 54 NHTSA complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 BUICK SKYLARK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 BUICK SKYLARK is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.
Is the 1993 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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