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1992 Buick Skylark Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1992 Buick Skylark, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
32
owner complaints to NHTSA
4 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
20–23
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1992 Buick Skylark

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 92V106000 Reported 20 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

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

  2. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 91V182000 Reported 1,851 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Replace the adjuster assembly on the seat.

  3. Column shift assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 91V184000 Reported 1,573 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

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

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1992 Buick Skylark have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 8 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Vehicle 330 engine would intermittently stall at any given speed. Vehicle been into dealer shop on several occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further in”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 21, 2001 · Engine and engine cooling

“I bought this car used several years ago. Intermittently, when in park, the transmission selector will not move out of park. I have worked around it by tilting the steering wheel up and down sharply s”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 26, 2001 · Power train

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1992 Buick Skylark. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–23 mpg
City / Highway17–20 / 26–29
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.3/3.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Compare Buick Skylark model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Skylark model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1966 Buick Skylark10
1967 Buick Skylark20
1968 Buick Skylark10
1970 Buick Skylark10
1971 Buick Skylark10
1975 Buick Skylark10
1977 Buick Skylark20
1978 Buick Skylark20
1979 Buick Skylark10
1980 Buick Skylark90
1981 Buick Skylark21
1982 Buick Skylark33
1983 Buick Skylark11
1984 Buick Skylark38
1985 Buick Skylark16
1986 Buick Skylark18
1987 Buick Skylark10
1988 Buick Skylark314
1989 Buick Skylark24
1990 Buick Skylark119
1991 Buick Skylark138
1992 Buick Skylark332
1993 Buick Skylark146
1994 Buick Skylark268
1995 Buick Skylark185
1996 Buick Skylark485
1997 Buick Skylark379
1998 Buick Skylark124
2000 Buick Skylark01

Checking a specific 1992 Buick Skylark

How do I know if my 1992 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 1992 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 91V182000).

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

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.