1984 Buick Skylark Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1984 Buick Skylark, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1984 Buick Skylark
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.
Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.
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Suspension: rear
The rear axle control arm locates and helps control axle movement; it attaches to the frame with a bracket. The rear control arm bracket attaching bolts used on some of the involved vehicles may fracture. Fracture of all four bolts on one side of the vehicle can result in the control arm dropping enough to cut the rear brake hose. A…
Remedy: Dealers will replace all eight control arm bracket bolts free of charge.
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Recliner (seats)
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1984 Buick Skylark have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Brake lights not working due to broken switch.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 31, 1997 · Exterior lighting
“During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from the dash area, where the heater vents are located, resulting in a fire. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 1996 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1984 Buick Skylark. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–20 / 23–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/2.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 4-spd |
Compare Buick Skylark model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Skylark model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1966 Buick Skylark | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 Buick Skylark | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 Buick Skylark | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Buick Skylark | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Buick Skylark | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Buick Skylark | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Buick Skylark | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Buick Skylark | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 Buick Skylark | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 Buick Skylark | 3 | 3 |
| 1983 Buick Skylark | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 3 | 8 |
| 1985 Buick Skylark | 1 | 6 |
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 1 | 8 |
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 3 | 14 |
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 2 | 4 |
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1 | 19 |
| 1991 Buick Skylark | 1 | 38 |
| 1992 Buick Skylark | 3 | 32 |
| 1993 Buick Skylark | 1 | 46 |
| 1994 Buick Skylark | 2 | 68 |
| 1995 Buick Skylark | 1 | 85 |
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 4 | 85 |
| 1997 Buick Skylark | 3 | 79 |
| 1998 Buick Skylark | 1 | 24 |
| 2000 Buick Skylark | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1984 Buick Skylark
How do I know if my 1984 Buick Skylark has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1984 Buick Skylark; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V011000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
- Lesabre3,728 complaints
- Regal3,264 complaints
- Enclave2,501 complaints
- Lacrosse2,122 complaints
- Century1,817 complaints
- Park Avenue1,368 complaints
- Rendezvous1,241 complaints
- Lucerne943 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.