Tl* the contact owns a 1993 buick skyhawk. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall whenever it came to a stop. The vehicle would only restart once the engine was cooled down. The contact was advised by a dealer to un plug a four pronged connecter that leads to the transmission to prevent the failure. The contact felt this was a safety issue because this prevented the vehicle from slowing down on hills. The manufacturer stated that there was nothing that could be done to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 18,000.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Buick Skyhawk Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1993 Buick Skyhawk with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1992 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Skyhawk year, for its age
#245 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1993 Buick Skyhawk problems
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No recalls for the 1993 Buick Skyhawk
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1993 Buick Skyhawk. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1993 Buick Skyhawk
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer was traveling under five miles . While coming into parking lot she was braking to park and vehicle shot off like a bullet. *Ak
Buick Skyhawk: every year compared
All Skyhawk years1993 Buick Skyhawk vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Buick Skyhawk | 2 | 0 | B | |
| 1993 Buick Lesabre | 198 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Buick Regal | 88 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Buick Electra Park Ave | 66 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Buick Century Compact Passenger Car | 57 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1993 Buick Century Medium Passenger Car | 57 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1993 Buick Skylark | 50 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 50 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Buick Riviera | 6 | 1 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1993 Buick Skyhawk
Does the 1993 Buick Skyhawk have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1993 Buick Skyhawk right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Buick Skyhawk?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1993 Buick Skyhawk had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 20, 2001 and the latest on December 5, 2011. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1993 Buick Skyhawk a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Buick Skyhawk year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Skyhawk years have the most complaints?
1987 (3), 1989 (3), 1992 (2). See every Buick Skyhawk year compared.
What should I do if my 1993 Buick Skyhawk has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data