1994 Buick Skylark Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 18%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,190miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Buick Skylark, 18% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,190 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 11/14/2012 I bought an excide car battery from national auto in bangor, pa. Battery ran for about 2 mos. Then started to give me problems. After sitting for 2 days it would not start. Had car battery jumped 3 times. Between 01/ 2013 and 02/ 10/2013. Battery completely dead on 02/11/2013. Was put on slow charge and ran for another 2 days and died again. Took battery back to national auto on 02/17/2013. Before taking it there I had alternator, starter and wires checked .. Everything ok.. Returned to store. …”
NHTSA complaint #10507409, filed 2013-04“Fire caused by a short in the electrical system (wireharness) in steering column & ignition system, melted the entire steering column, dash area, drivers seat, interior roof, and dash. I want my car replaced. I loved that care and I will never get from the insurance company what the car was really worth to me. Let me know what I can do to have this car replaced by the manufacturer. Thanks, sharyn r. Schnaak.”
NHTSA complaint #705737, filed 1999-04“The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle engine hesitated, then stalled completely. The vehicle lost power assist steering, and power assist braking. After being restarted, the vehicle stalled several more times. The vehicle was taken in for ervice. Previously, the on-board computer was replaced by a service dealer in an attempt to correct the same problem. Updated 12/01/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10166235, filed 2006-08, 175,190 miles“Ie99096, the vehicle had a no start condition, and white smoke came from the steering column. As result, it started an electrical fire and caused major damages. This began after third attempt to crank vehicle. Within several minutes vehicle was in flames.”
NHTSA complaint #848388, filed 1999-09“The ignition switch failed prior to recall notice 00v-287 causing the vehicle to suddenly stall while driving, the consumer requested reimbursement but was only given a partial refund. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560707, filed 2001-04Related recalls
- 00V287000Oct 2, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period…Covers: Buick Skylark 1994–1995, Pontiac Grand AM 1994–1995, Oldsmobile Achieva 1994–1995
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 21% |
| 1997 | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 | 15 | 18% |
| 1995 | 31 | 36% |
| 1994 | 12 | 18% |
| 1993 | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 19% |
| 1991 | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 | 7 | 37% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Skylark
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Buick Skylark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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