We found the following complaints for BUICK SKYLARK (1993)
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Vehicle was involved in a frontal collisionatanimpact of 40-45 mph, anddriver's air bag failed to deploy. Dealer notified.
Owner states vehicle shuts off in traffic for unknown reason, he also notes that once engine shuts off vehicle is hard to start again.
Consumer was having the same problem as mentioned inrecall 02-070-001concerning ignition switch,but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. 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.
Consumer states that when turning the keys in theignition, vehicle hestiages to turn over, and consumer has too turn keys several times, which result in keys getting hot. Please provide information. Mr
Vehicle was overheated,and smoke was coming fromunderneath the hood.
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.
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.
The sensor that controls temperature may be defective and may cause a major overhat.
The sensor that controls temperature may be defective and may cause a major overhat.
Vehicle stalled while driving in traffic.the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic but he was unable to duplicate the problem.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine.engine constantly overheats.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
While driving between 35 mph and 70 mph vehiclesuddenly stalled without a prior warning.
Vehicle would stall while driving at highway speed of 50-60 mph.dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Replaced faulty 02 sensor, due to engine related problems.
Transmission had to be replaced. Reverse went out in it. Costing about $600. The turn signals do not work properly. The paint peels off the car. The front and the hood are the most affected by the paint.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with vehicle. Vehicle was taken to a dealer,andfuel 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.
Consumerwas drivingat about 25 mph and all of a suddenvehicle accelerated. No one was hurt.
Vehicle stalled on the road due to transmission failure. Yh
While in park the vehicle slip into reverse and suddenly accelerates.
Chain in transmission broke due to a weak link in the chain, causing transmission failure.
Auto-tran: transmission drum cracked; caused transmission fluid leakage; burned out clutches; would not shift correctly.tt
Transmission had to be replaced. Reverse went out in it. Costing about $600. The turn signals do not work properly. The paint peels off the car. The front and the hood are the most affected by the paint.
Wiring for the seat belt indicator is under the driver seat,and is not protected or routed correctly, which could result in the wiring becoming cut or trapped within the seat tracks.please give any further details.
Drivers seat belt is beginning to fray. Please describe details.tt
Seat belt buckles fail to release, causing driver/passenger to become stuck.
Headrests fail to stay in position, safety hazard; mount fails to lock position of headrests
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.
The vehicle's defective driver's seatback collapsed backwards after being rearended by another vehicle going about 40+mph.driver sustained injuries.
Front brake pads wore to 1/32 of metal, pads faulty, crumbling off on the edges, consumer was told that is normal.tt
When applying brakesvehicle not stopbrakes locks up and vehicle shimmied. Had repaired, but problem still exists.please add vin.
Abs brakes; system will fail to activate braking speed 5 to 45 mph pedal becomes soft, pops then goes down. Please describe details.tt
When going over 55mph the car shakes so badly that it throws the driver all over the road. The abs brakes failed,resulting in extended stopping distance.
Vehicle has abs. If it is wet the brakes lock and slip and slide. Please describe.tt
Abs brake system malfunctioning, speed sensor on right front wheel.tt
Experiencing mushy brakes, had problems from day of purchase. Had five attempts to fix.tt
The brake system failed.
Front brake pads wore to 1/32 of metal, pads faulty, crumbling off on the edges, consumer was told that is normal.tt
When applying brakesvehicle not stopbrakes locks up and vehicle shimmied. Had repaired, but problem still exists.please add vin.
Premature wear of front brake pads.*sd
Continuous problem with brake rotors warping, have been replaced three times, tires also relaced due to cupping(from warped rotors) and pads replaced once. Aw
While traveling at 50 mph "feltwheel give a little."steering wheel mechanism broke. No accident or injuries occurred.dealer found tilt housing lock pin wasmissing retainer and it was loose, dealer disassembled column assembly and trim, repaired tilt assembly.
While driving at approximately 45 mph steering wheel dropped into driver's lap when she made a left. No injuries.
Adjustable steering column will not lock in place. Has been repaired on two occasions. Dealer informed consumer vehicle needs steering column replacement.
Door locks on driver's side can automatically lock from drivers side, button does not operate at all, will have to jiggle lock to work. Dealer contacted, and problem still exists. Provide further information.
When going over 55mph the car shakes so badly that it throws the driver all over the road. The abs brakes failed,resulting in extended stopping distance.
While drivingvehicle started to shake.then,shocks exited fromauto through hood.no injuries.
There seems to be alot of breakdowns,but the one which disturbs me the most is the front dash board peeling and yes icomplained to themanufactoranddealer
Cruise control failure, sudden acceleration upon releasing cruise control.tt
Consumerwas driving slowly and all of a suddenvehicle accelerated with no warning.no one was hurt.
Sudden acceleration, caused loss of control/accident/injuries.*skd
Vehicle suddenly accelerated upon shifting from neutral to drive crashing into another car/embankment and building, resulting in an accident/injuries.tt
Windshield distortion causes poor visability. Dealer states normal condition for skylarks.tt
While driving, experience visual distortion driver's side,of yellow line road, due to curve in windshield, dealer has replaced glass twice, problem persists.
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