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Buick Skylark Lighting problems by year

20 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buick Skylark's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Lighting recalls

Latest Skylark lighting complaints

1995 Buick SkylarkLights

Consumer had to hold the high beam light button in order for the high beam to work. *Ak the consumer was concerned about the fact that the lights, wipers, signals, and the horn are all located on the steering wheel which may go out as well. *Sc *jb

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10072056
1995 Buick SkylarkElectrical systemLightsEquipment & accessories

In aug 2001 I had to have the turn signal lever on the steering column replaced due the headlights and turn signals becoming non operative. In feb 2002 I started to have random occurences of the headlights being nonfunctional while the switch was being operated, usually after turning the switch on and off for a few seconds the headlights would operate normally. In june 2003 the left and right turn signals started to randomly not operate properly. Sometimes the signal would not come on at all when activated, other...

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times the signal would stay on, even though the turn would be completed. In sept 2003 the left signal will not operate normally, when the driver activates the signal indictacting a left turn, the signal will activate, but it will not blink, the light just comes on and stays like that. The driver has to manually move the switch in the on and off posistion in a continous motion to use the signal. The emergency flashers operate in a normal fashion when activated. All the lamps have been replaced by the owner, and the wiring has been inspected.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EquipmentNHTSA 10045539
1997 Buick SkylarkEngine & coolingElectrical systemLights

Nhtsa recall 02 v 9070 000/ manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition switch failure. After dealer: lester glenn buick pontiac gmc, toms river, nj, phone# 732/349-4200, made recall repairs, vehicle would stall intermittently. Vehicle has been back to dealer on two occasions, and problem reoccurring. *Ak vehicle also experienced a faulty alternator and two bad batteries. Right rear tail light failed, dealer replaced 2 bulbs.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 8011016
1995 Buick SkylarkElectrical systemLights

Would be trying to use signal lever or the horn and neither would work properly. Horn went out first, then signal lights. Its an ongoing problem caused by an electrical short. Have not taken to dealership.*Ak consumer adds when flashers are turned on, the signals start to work. *Tt

Filed Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 8007585
1995 Buick SkylarkLights

Switch that controls headlights and turn signals has overheated and burned out five times due to an electrical short circuit. Please give any further information.*Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 8005973
1994 Buick SkylarkSteeringLights

Steering wheel will not lock and no ajustments can be made, also steering wheel is extremely loose when vehicle is being driven. *Ak consumer took vehicle to the dealer, dealer found tilt wheel is very loose, found pin loose in shaft, notched shaft to hold pin, factory had notched shaft 3 times, dealer notched shaft approximately 6 times and column will have to be replaced. Also, multi-function turn signal failed and lever was inoperative. *Yd

Filed Incident Steering · Exterior lightingNHTSA 8002099
1995 Buick SkylarkEngine & coolingElectrical systemLights

Recall 00v287000. Took vehicle to dealer ralph buick, 2501 south federal highway, del ray beach, fl 33483, 561-278-3292; and dealer said no parts would be available until february 2001. However, engine check light stayed on, indicating a problem with engine system. Vehicle kept stalling which may cause a crash. Occupant was unable to jump start vehicle because of defect which could have caused vehicle to explode. Buick will not provide a rental car. *Ak consumer states recall would not be performed due to mileage on vehicle. Signal lights and horn are inoperable. *Slc

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 877475
1995 Buick SkylarkLights

When switching to high beam headlights go out completely and will not come back on for some time. Fortunately I was not on a curvy road and there was no oncoming traffic. Same problem reported in a car column on a 94 gra nd am. May be problem on other related models.*Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 736453
1997 Buick SkylarkEngine & coolingLightsVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

1. During cold months vehicle starts fine, then while driving, will stall- often upon acceleration at a light or intersection. 2) Driver's side power window motor failed 3) knob for headlight control broke at stem 4) glove box latch broke into pieces 5) lighter fell apart when a cell phone was plugged in- never used for any other purpose

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lighting · Visibility · Structure · EquipmentNHTSA 724701
1995 Buick SkylarkLights

While driving the headlights turn off for about 15 seconds which may cause visibility problems and result in a crash. Please provide further information. *Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 848917
1993 Buick SkylarkTransmission & drivetrainLights

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.

Filed Power train · Exterior lightingNHTSA 705568
1997 Buick SkylarkLights

Intermittently while the headlights are in use they malfunction, and the headlights will turn off, which may cause visibilty difficulties. Dealer replaced headlight switch and other switches. Problem still exists. Please provide further information.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 832368
1995 Buick SkylarkLights

When headlights are on the lights will turn off. Consumer, therefore, turned the high beams on, then turned the low beams back on, and the headlights are okay. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace any parts. Consumer stated that this condition happens intermittently, consumer was told by mechanic that this condition was common and switch was replaced. *Ak *tt

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 824928
1992 Buick SkylarkLights

Warning light failed when lights left on and keys in ignition.

Filed Exterior lightingNHTSA 605449

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