NHTSA Recall 98V027000: Interior lighting
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 249,420 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Buick Skylark.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V027000 |
|---|---|
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | February 17, 1998 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 1998 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays."
Safety risk
The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during february 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300,pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 98V027000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Skylark | 1996 |
| Chevrolet Beretta | 1996 |
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 1996 |
| Oldsmobile Achieva | 1996 |
| Pontiac Grand AM | 1996 |
| Pontiac Sunfire | 1996 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.