MYRModel Year Report

1984 Buick Skylark

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1984 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:41.058Z

Only 8 complaints 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 8 complaints 1984 8 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 1984: 8 complaints 1984 8 1985: 6 complaints 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 1984: 8 complaints 1984 8 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

1984: 8 complaints

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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

6 of 8 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and rack and pinion.

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Steering wheel is hard to turn during cold weather until warming of vehicle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-13

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

Service brakes

4 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Suspension

3 of 8 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front and shock absorber.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 8 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and carburetor system.

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The fuel pump broke spray fuel all on the fan belt the whole engine . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-08

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1984-02-24Seats84V011000 Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

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    1984-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-03-22 Engine compartment fires
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    1984-12-14Suspension84V153000 The rear axle control arm locates and helps control axle movement; it attaches to the frame with a bracket. The rear control arm bracket attaching bolts used on some of the involved vehicles may…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all eight control arm bracket bolts free of charge.

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    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist
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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline85V034000 The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.

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Buy-smart checklist

1984 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V034000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 84V011000 · Seats
  • Recall 84V153000 · Suspension
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Buick Skylark?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Buick Skylark have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

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