CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Buick Skylark has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).
1988 Buick Skylark recalls
Most common 1988 Buick Skylark problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING OVER RAILROAD VEHICLE WILL START SHAKING. CONSUMER HAS TO STOP, THEN VEHICLE WILL DRIVE FINE. SOMETIMES HAS TO KEEP ACCELERATING SO ENGINE WON'T SHUT DOWN.*AK
PAINT IS PEELING BADLY. VARIOUS SOURCES OF INFORMATION INDICATE A DEFECT WITH CERTAIN NEW PAINT FORMULAS USED DURING THE MID TO LATE 1980'S CAUSING CHIPPING AND PEELING ON NUMEROUS MODELS OF VEHICLES MADE DURING THIS PERIOD. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
BRAKES FAILED.
STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE GEAR IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS WITHOUT PUTTING FOOT ON GAS PEDAL. PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND WENT INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S BACK YARD AND HIT A TREE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. *AK
1988 Buick Skylark questions
Does the 1988 Buick Skylark have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Buick Skylark: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Buick Skylark?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Buick Skylark has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.