MYRModel Year Report

1983 Buick Skylark

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1983 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:22.036Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 85 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 85 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 48 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 85 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1983: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19856
19868
19870
198814
19894
199019
199138
199232
199348
199469
199586
199685
199779
199824
20001

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1983-10-20Service brakes, hydraulic83V105000 The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1984-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-03-22 Engine compartment fires
  3. I
    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V105000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1983 Buick Skylark reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Buick Skylark?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Buick Skylark have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.