1996 Buick Skylark Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%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 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Buick Skylark, 4% 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.
“The air bag warning light came on and the interior of the vehicle was wet. The dealers diagnosis indicated the sdm had failed. The air bag module deployed suddenly during normal diagnostic procedures because the sdm was wet and damaged and shorted out.”
NHTSA complaint #566221, filed 2002-06“Driver's side door is off track. His causes a problem when trying to shut the door. When slamming the door shut, it has to be lifted up 3/4 of an inch to shut evenly. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #855135, filed 2000-01Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 16% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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