1997 Buick Skylark Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 20%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Buick Skylark, 20% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 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.
“The entire time I have owned this car, there have been issues with the ABS - especially when the road is wet and driving down hill. When applying the brakes in these conditions, the car does not always stop even when pushing the brake pedal to the floor. You will here a clicking or grinding type of noise. It's not the pads or rotors because it happens when they have been replaced. In these conditions, I have to make sure I have plenty of room so I won't hit the car in front of me. I have on several occasions not been able to stop at a red light and gone through the intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721213, filed 2015-05, 60,000 miles“Recall 97v059000: consumer was traveling on the highway 35mph and ABS brake system blew up in her face. There was white smoke inside of vehicle brake system was grabbing slowly. Consumer drove vehicle home very slowly. Consumer stated that she had very little braking power.”
NHTSA complaint #865897, filed 2000-07“Ongoing problem with ABS engaging on wet roads or intermittently on dry road. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #880013, filed 2001-02“When the brakes are applied the pedal becomes soft, causing extended stopping distances which resulted in two minor collisions. The passenger sustained minor injuries.also, brake pads were replaced . Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #850466, filed 1999-10“When attempting to stop vehicle would not stop. Consumer had to hold foot on brake. Eventhough the problem could not be duplicated, the consumer feels not secure to drive the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #885173, filed 2001-04Related 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…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 16 | 20% |
| 1996 | 16 | 19% |
| 1995 | 17 | 20% |
| 1994 | 13 | 19% |
| 1993 | 10 | 22% |
| 1992 | 7 | 22% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 21% |
| 1984 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Skylark
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Buick Skylark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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