1995 Buick Skylark Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 36%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Buick Skylark, 36% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My horn stopped working. The problem was traced to the horn switch. My mechanic could not replace the horn switch because it is part of the driver's side air bag assembly, which had been discontinued. I had to have a bypass switch installed on the dashboard, which is inconvenient and awkward to use. In my opinion, the horn is a more important safety feature than the air bag. I am 71 years old and have never seen an air bag deploy, but my horn has prevented accidents many times.”
NHTSA complaint #10650040, filed 2014-10, 90,000 miles“In aug 2001 I had to have the turn signal lever on the steering column replaced due the headlights and turn signals becoming non operative. In feb 2002 I started to have random occurences of the headlights being nonfunctional while the switch was being operated, usually after turning the switch on and off for a few seconds the headlights would operate normally. In june 2003 the left and right turn signals started to randomly not operate properly. Sometimes the signal would not come on at all when activated, other times the signal would stay on, even though the turn would be completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10045539, filed 2003-11, 90,000 miles“Horn sounds without being activated,occurs while driving and when stopped with ignition off. Dealer has advised that horn assembly is part of the driver air bag assy. I also notice what I believe to be an electrical short in the interior of the vehicle (smells like hot electrical wiring).”
NHTSA complaint #727805, filed 2000-08“The contact stated the horn failed, the fuse was inspected and had melted. The dealership determined the horn switch stuck causing the horn to short out and the wiring harness to melt. The horn, horn relay, and wiring harness were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10148440, filed 2006-01, 72,000 miles“Driver and passenger seat belt mechanisms do not lock when driver has to make a sudden stop. Dealer stated seat belts work, just not to consumers weight. . Consumer was involved in an accident on the second occasion, and the seat belt failed to restrain her from hitting the windshield, consumer suffered minor injuries, consumer requested the battery to be replaced, due to it being weak.”
NHTSA complaint #8009401, filed 2002-05Related 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
Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
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 1995 Buick Skylark
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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