1994 Buick Skylark Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1994 Buick Skylark, and owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 1994 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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Starter assembly (electrical system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover…
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Remedy: Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Buick Skylark have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 96,958 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On 11/14/2012 i bought an excide car battery from national auto in bangor, pa. Battery ran for about 2 mos. Then started to give me problems. After sitting for 2 days it would not start. Had car batte”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2013 · Electrical system
“Tilt steering wheel assembly failed and steering wheel became detached from the steering column. Upon further inspection the pins came out of the assembly and the assembly shows extreme wear where the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 30, 2011 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Buick Skylark. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18–19 / 26–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3.1 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 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 1994 Buick Skylark
How do I know if my 1994 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1994 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 00V287000).
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
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- 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.