We found the following complaints for BUICK SKYLARK (1998)
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The contact owns a 1998 buick skylark. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front drivers side air bags deployed. No crash occurred and no injuries were reported. Neither the manufacturer, nor the dealer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000.
During collision no deployment of airbags caused injury to passengers.
I was injured when the airbag of a 1998 buick skylark (n body) deployed when i started the vehicle. There was no impact, in fact the vehicle was sitting in a building and not even in motion. I sustained a brain shear injury and i am still recovering. I know of two other incidents where this occurred in n body gm vehicles. General motors paid for the repair of the vehicle but has not contacted me in regard to my injuries or lost wages.(i was out of work 2 months and recently returned on a limited basis. General motors blames the deployment on moisture on the floor of the vehicle. I live in western new york where with our weather it is impossible not to have moisture on the floor. One of the other people who experienced a deployment is also injured. Please look in to this matter as the potential for injury is very great.thanksmike hallps i have the parts from the deployment that i was involved in.
The contact was a passenger in a 1998 buick skylark. While driving approximately 50 mph, another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle. The air bags deployed and a police report was filed. Due to the air bag deployment, the passenger sustained injuries to the eyes and the driver sustained injuries to the back that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed by the police department. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Dt: contact stated that on 7-11-05had a new alternator put in. It failed on 8-13-05., and it was replaced on 8-14-05.it is not showing up on the tester as consistent. It was arching and draining the battery. The part number for the alternator was #8225-7. They will replace it in a certain amount of time; but that did not help the call now because car diedthe freeway. A mechanic told her they were putting bad regulators in these alternators. This included the following companies;: car quest, andbbb industries; 5640 commerce east, mobile, al 36619.palladium; box 2710 ronoake, va 24001.
Sometimes when starting the vehicle driver has to hold the key in the crank position until the vehicle will start. Thereis a delay in starting.
The contact owns a 1998 buick skylark. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v036000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Consumer complained about ignition switch problem.when turning the key vehicle will not start.
Consumer received recall 040025000 concerning ignition switch.dealer chargedconsumer for replacing the ignition switch .
The contact owns a 1998 buick skylark. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v036000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Manifold gasket failed, leaking coolant into engine oil.
Please advise if there have been any recalls on this vehicle.the 1998 buick skylark is not listed in this program to request recall information. Note: disregard engine remarks (see throttle control heading).
Consumer'svehicle will stall while traveling at any speed.whenengine is warm and has been running, it is more likely to shut off. Dealership cannot determinecause ofdefect.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Please advise if there have been any recalls on this vehicle.the 1998 buick skylark is not listed in this program to request recall information. Note: disregard engine remarks (see throttle control heading).
Please advise if there have been any recalls on this vehicle.the 1998 buick skylark is not listed in this program to request recall information. Note: disregard engine remarks (see throttle control heading).
Shield on the gas line was not secure a hole the size of a pencil was worn into the tubing gasoline spilled onto the manifold and sprayed into the engine. It was only by the grace of god and cold weather it did not catch on fire orexplode...i have the piece that was removed....all the gas lines should be checked to be sure the shield is held in place....i am not a fatality but could have been. This is serious...who else can i contact? an.
Seat belts are poorly designed causing the to twist.
Please advise if there have been any recalls on this vehicle.the 1998 buick skylark is not listed in this program to request recall information. Note: disregard engine remarks (see throttle control heading).
Driver side seat broke/collapsed to the reclining/resting position. Consumer has contacted the dealer.parts have yet to be replaced. Please provide any further details.
Rotors are warped.
Abs brake light illuminated and stayed on. Vehicle has to be shut down and restarted to disengage.dealer has repaired problem once, but it seemed to have reoccurd. Consumer stated that the problem still exist.
Right rear brakes became stuck, locked.instead, driver pressed on gas pedal, causing vehicle to lunge foward.
Design of front brake pads caused them to wear prematurely.
Consumer was inside of a garageand was traveling about 35 mph, andsteering wheel column fell in her lap.there were no injuries. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
The contact owns a 1998 buick skylark. When it rained, water flooded the drivers side floor mat and pedals. Also the airbag light would illuminate on the instrument control after it rained.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership.the failure mileage was 46000. Updated 1/28/10 updated 02/03/10.
Please advise if there have been any recalls on this vehicle.the 1998 buick skylark is not listed in this program to request recall information. Note: disregard engine remarks (see throttle control heading).
Front control arm bushing is coming loose at only 28,972 miles which could cause other related probelms. Dealer claims they are aware of defect.
Whenconsumer isdriving vehicle roars up high like it wants to get away.when traveling upwards the vehicle will speed up without prior warning.also,vehicle will hesitate.
Please advise if there have been any recalls on this vehicle.the 1998 buick skylark is not listed in this program to request recall information. Note: disregard engine remarks (see throttle control heading).
Lack of acceleration when driving, intermittently. Vehicle been to the dealer, and the problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer began to put vehicle into park after pulling into a parking space, when it surged forward, vehicle jumped a curb, crashed through a wall, and through a couple tables before coming to a stop, 2 people were injured in the accident.
Consumer began to put vehicle into park after pulling into a parking space, when it surged forward, vehicle jumped a curb, crashed through a wall, and through a couple tables before coming to a stop, 2 people were injured in the accident.
Right rear brakes became stuck, locked.instead, driver pressed on gas pedal, causing vehicle to lunge foward.
Power window on the driver side failed to go up. Dealer notified ,and they informed thatregultor motor needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
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