MYRModel Year Report

1991 Buick Skylark

▲ Better than typical
1991 Buick Skylark
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:04:22.814Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Skylark Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 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 1991 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
1991: 38 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19856
19868
19870
198814
19894
199019
199138
199232
199346
199468
199585
199685
199779
199824
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920415 — PE (closed 19920814)

BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION

R 19920416 — visibility

MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAUSES WINDOW OPERATION WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL, AND LEAVES THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE WINDOW EXPRESS-DOWN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Campaign 92V043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V043000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1993 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Buick Skylark reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Buick Skylark is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Buick Skylark?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Buick Skylark have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.