1993 Buick Skylark Problems
- Complaints
- 46filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Buick Skylark (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 1993 Buick Skylark. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine cooling (6) and transmission and drivetrain (6). Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes10 22%
- Engine cooling6 13%
- Electrical system4 8.7%
- Steering4 8.7%
- Vehicle speed control4 8.7%
- Seat belts3 6.5%
- Seats3 6.5%
- Suspension2 4.3%
Also reported: Air bags (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Other or unknown (1), Body and structure (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Continuous problem with brake rotors warping, have been replaced three times, tires also relaced due to cupping(from warped rotors) and pads replaced once. Aw”
NHTSA complaint #515706, filed 1997-03Engine cooling: “Remove cylinder head, installed new water pump, head gasket, timing chain, gears and guides, install reman cylinder head, thermostat, oxygen sensor and anti-freeze, due to engine related problems.”
NHTSA complaint #560621, filed 2001-04Transmission and drivetrain: “Transmission had to be replaced. Reverse went out in it. Costing about $600. The turn signals do not work properly. The paint peels off the car. The front and the hood are the most affected by the paint.”
NHTSA complaint #705568, filed 1999-04Electrical system: “Consumer was having the same problem as mentioned in recall 02-070-001 concerning ignition switch, but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Consumer adds with vehicle in park and key removed from ignition, vehicle continues to run causing the antifreeze to leak, hose to pop off and all sensors and fan motor had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8009482, filed 2002-05Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Buick Skylark. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylark · sedan | not rated | 1 / 3 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Buick Skylark version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylark FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Skylark FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V153000Sep 14, 1993Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Buick Skylark 1993, Pontiac Grand AM 1993, Oldsmobile Achieva 1993
The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.
Recall details for the 1993 Buick Skylark → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Buick Skylark
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 24 | 94,500 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 79 | 55,033 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 85 | 95,280 | 4 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 85 | 90,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 68 | 110,000 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 46 | — | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 32 | — | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 38 | 88,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 19 | 138,000 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 14 | — | 3 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 8 | 135,014 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 8 | — | 3 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
All Buick Skylark model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Buick Skylark have?
NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 1993 Buick Skylark as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Buick Skylark is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 6.
Has the 1993 Buick Skylark been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Buick Skylark get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Buick Skylark (Skylark, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 19 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.