MYRModel Year Report

1983 Buick Skylark

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1983 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:55:34.044Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Skylark Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 46 complaints 1994: 68 complaints 1995: 85 complaints 1995 1996: 85 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1983: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19856
19868
19870
198814
19894
199019
199138
199232
199346
199468
199585
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, HYDRAULIC

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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BRAKE PROBLEMS. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960502

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19831020 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 83V105000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19841203 — PE (closed 19850322)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19880919)

POWER ST. ASSIST

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 83V105000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1991 ▲ 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1997

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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, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.