1992 Buick Skylark
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 68 |
| 1995 | 85 |
| 1996 | 85 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 2000 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
13% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI report, 19960923
DRIVER GOT INTO VEHICLE, PUT KEY INTO IGNITION, BACKED OUT OF GARAGE, HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD, HIT THE FENCE KNOCKING A WELL TOP OFF-PUSHING A LARGE ROCK-BAN INTO HOUSE.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19960903
9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
A MISADJUSTMENT OF THE PARK LOCK CABLE IN THE COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
Remedy: ADJUST THE PARK LOCK CABLE, AND REROUTE AND RESTRAIN THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR.
Campaign 91V184000 — check if this car was fixed
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSTITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY ON THE SEAT.
Campaign 91V182000 — check if this car was fixed
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COUL
Remedy: INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.
Campaign 92V106000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1992 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 91V184000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 91V182000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 92V106000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1992 Buick Skylark reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Buick Skylark is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Buick Skylark?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Skylark have?
3 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.