1995 Buick Skylark Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Buick Skylark, 12% of the 85 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“This vehicle burns 1.5qts a week. I cannot afford to get it fixed therefore I can`t say specificaly what the problem is,but I have found others with this make and model with the exact same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #765180, filed 2002-08“Vehicle loses power while driving and accelerator pedal is unresponsive. This has been occuring randomly since the first occurrence last december. Vehical has been into dealer service twice already for a total of eight days. Dealer is unable to find cause. Problem happens at highway speed and while idling in traffic. Nearly rear-ended by a tractor trailer unit on the 9 april occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #706199, filed 1999-05“Vehicle loses power and is unresponsive to accelerator pedal. Happens at idle and highway speeds. Dealer replaced throttle position sensor and main computer modules in dec. 1998 to correct same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #705600, filed 1999-04“The vehicle has developed a tap in the motor, the consumer states that there is no engine light illuminated to state that the vehicle is having any problems.”
NHTSA complaint #558978, filed 2001-01“Emissions control computer module always ran in a open-loop and all drivability was lost. Dealer stated that manufacturer suggested grounding one of the oxygen sensor wires. The vehicle works fine now.”
NHTSA complaint #780563, filed 1998-09Related 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 1995 Buick Skylark
31 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsAir bags
12 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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