1997 Buick Skylark Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Buick Skylark, 4% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,250 miles.
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.
“When making a left hand turn steering wheel was hard to turn, and made a loud dragging noise. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10053921, filed 2004-01, 6,500 miles“Consumer complained about a power steering problem. The wheel would squeal. The service dealer found a rubber seal at the bottom of the steering shaft.”
NHTSA complaint #10053984, filed 2004-02, 10,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 16% |
| 1993 | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 16% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
| 1984 | 4 | 50% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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