1984 Buick Skylark Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1984 Buick Skylark, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes422.2%
- Steering422.2%
- Fuel system211.1%
- Suspension211.1%
- Engine211.1%
- Interior & seats15.6%
- Powertrain (other)15.6%
- Electrical15.6%
- Body & structure15.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING DUE TO BROKEN SWITCH.
CONSTANT REPLACEMNT OF BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO WEAR ALSO, STEERING VIBRATION AT 55MPH.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING DUE TO BROKEN SWITCH.
REAR BRAKES REPLACED. *SD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING DUE TO BROKEN SWITCH.
THE FUEL PUMP BROKE SPRAY FUEL ALL ON THE FAN BELT THE WHOLE ENGINE . TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSTANT REPLACEMNT OF BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO WEAR ALSO, STEERING VIBRATION AT 55MPH.*AK
REAR BRAKES REPLACED. *SD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING DUE TO BROKEN SWITCH.
STEERING RESPONSE VERY POOR. *DH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DASH AREA, WHERE THE HEATER VENTS ARE LOCATED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
REAR BRAKES REPLACED. *SD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING DUE TO BROKEN SWITCH.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING DUE TO BROKEN SWITCH.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .