1996 Buick Skylark Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%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 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Buick Skylark, 2% of the 85 complaints for this model year.
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.
“At 28,000 miles vehicle had an intermittent restarting problem. Vehicle been to an independent repair shop on two occasions, and at a dealer shop on two occasions, and both were unable to locate cause of problem. The vehicle would not start several times. Dealer replaced the alternator, fuel system but did not correct the problem. The computer and cluster are now being repaired as a cause of stalling. Intake manifold gasket is leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #878799, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1996 Buick Skylark
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Skylark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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