Fuel systemPart report
1997 Buick Skylark Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%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 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Buick Skylark, 1% of the 79 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 96V212000Oct 30, 1996During assembly of the left rear quarter panel, some welds were missed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."Covers: Buick Skylark 1997
Related 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
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 1997 Buick Skylark
Brakes
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 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
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 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Buick Skylark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology