1988 Buick Skylark Fuel system 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 fuel system of the 1988 Buick Skylark, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving down highway and car cut off, restarted and attempted to pull off the road, noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Raised hood and flames were coming from underneath. Insurance expert said cause of fire was from fuel feed hose .”
NHTSA complaint #817637, filed 1997-10Related recalls
- 92V150000Oct 19, 1992Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.Covers: Buick Skylark 1988–1989, Pontiac Grand AM 1988–1989, Oldsmobile Calais 1988–1989
- 90V042000Mar 5, 1990Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.Covers: Buick Skylark 1988–1989, Pontiac Grand AM 1988–1989, Oldsmobile Calais 1988–1989
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1988 Buick Skylark
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
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.
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