BrakesPart report
1988 Buick Skylark Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Buick Skylark, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 16 | 20% |
| 1996 | 16 | 19% |
| 1995 | 17 | 20% |
| 1994 | 13 | 19% |
| 1993 | 10 | 22% |
| 1992 | 7 | 22% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 21% |
| 1984 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1988 Buick Skylark
Vehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Buick Skylark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology