1992 Buick Skylark

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #92V106000July 17, 199220 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

  The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect suspension upper spring seat at the right-rear position. If the vehicle is involved in a rear impact accident, the right-hand rear wheel house flange could sever the fuel tank filler pipe and spill fuel.

  These vehicles are not in compliance with FMVSS 301,fuel system integrity. Spilled fuel in a low speed accident Can result in afire.

  Remedy

  Inspect and replace incorrect upper spring seat with the correct part.

• NHTSA recall #91V182000October 21, 19911,851 vehicles affected

  seats: front assembly: recliner

  The passenger's side easy-entry seat adjuster may fail fully lock into position after the seat back has been tilted forward and the seat slid forward, then returned to its original postition.

  If the seat adjuster fails to lock into position, thepassenger seat would slide forward in the event of a sudden stop or accident.occupants of the passenger seat would face increased risk of serious injury.

  Remedy

  Replace the adjuster assembly on the seat.

• NHTSA recall #91V184000October 21, 19911,573 vehicles affected

  power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly

  A misadjustment of the park lock cable in the column shift assembly makes it possible for the steering column to lock while the vehicle is in motion and the ignition switch is in the off position.

  Locking of the steering column while the vehicle is inmotion results in loss of control and increased risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Adjust the park lock cable, and reroute and restrain the brake transmission shift interlock harness and connector.

Other model years

• 1991 38
• 1992
• 1993 46
• 1994 68
• 1995 85
• 1996 85
• 1997 79