1994 Buick Skylark Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 25%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,595miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Buick Skylark, 25% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,595 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ac heating - heater core went out- AC still not working computer control- Buick reprogrammed computer chip- my complaint was erratic idling. It fixed problem. Paint peeling this year struts and springs on suspension are not lasting long tires- probably my fault for not rotating transmission- I replaced it with salvaged one at 170,000- heard a lot of complaints about this 4t60e transmission. Brakes- front ones last 1,000 miles. I replace all hardware. Steering-listen to this-the pivot pins on my tilt steering fell out and the steering wheel was on my lap.car could still drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070104, filed 2004-01, 110,000 miles“I own a 1994 Buick Skylark. It developed a coolant leak. I had the heater core replaced on advise of a mechanic that until recently was at a GM dealership. It still leaked when the engine was cold. It was then determined that it was the water pump so I had that replaced. It still leaked. Now I have to have the lower intake manifold gasket replaced at an estimated cost of $660.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151838, filed 2006-03“I have been told by a mechanic that I have a cracked head in the cylinder. The car has been a great car, it has never overheated. We have replaced the front brakes eight times. Could there be apossible problem with the engine since the car has never overheated. The mechanic thought I bought this car with a cracked head. This car was a demo model from the dealership”
NHTSA complaint #711886, filed 1999-09“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“While traveling on highway at 55 MPH, temperature gauge rose immediately. After that, vehicle began to smoke from tail pipe. Owner took vehicle to 2 mechanics. Owner was informed that problem was due to head gasket. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8011289, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 10 | 13% |
| 1996 | 15 | 18% |
| 1995 | 10 | 12% |
| 1994 | 17 | 25% |
| 1993 | 6 | 13% |
| 1992 | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 | 11 | 29% |
| 1990 | 5 | 26% |
| 1988 | 2 | 14% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Skylark
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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