1997 Buick Skylark Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 79 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 exterior lighting of the 1997 Buick Skylark, 4% of the 79 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.
“1. During cold months vehicle starts fine, then while driving, will stall- often upon acceleration at a light or intersection. 2) driver's side power window motor failed 3) knob for headlight control broke at stem 4) glove box latch broke into pieces 5) lighter fell apart when a cell phone was plugged in- never used for any other purpose”
NHTSA complaint #724701, filed 2000-06“Nhtsa recall 02 v 9070 000/ manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition switch failure. After dealer: lester glenn Buick pontiac gmc, toms river, nj, phone# 732/349-4200, made recall repairs, vehicle would stall intermittently. Vehicle has been back to dealer on two occasions, and problem reoccurring. Vehicle also experienced a faulty alternator and two bad batteries. Right rear tail light failed, dealer replaced 2 bulbs.”
NHTSA complaint #8011016, filed 2002-06“Intermittently while the headlights are in use they malfunction, and the headlights will turn off, which may cause visibilty difficulties. Dealer replaced headlight switch and other switches. Problem still exists. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #832368, filed 1998-12Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Skylark
16 complaintsElectrical system
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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