Exterior lightingPart report
1988 Buick Skylark Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%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 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1988 Buick Skylark, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 87V169000Oct 26, 1987Unexpected loss of tail lamp and side marker lamp function may occur, reducing other drivers ability to see the vehicle.Covers: Buick Skylark 1988
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Buick Skylark
Brakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
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