1997 Buick Skylark Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%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 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Buick Skylark, 8% 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.
“Excessive wear of of brake pads. Also, vehicle commenced vibration at 65 MPH, and rear shocks had to be replaced twice. Dealer notified. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #860320, filed 2000-04“When putting passengers in the rear of the vehicle, car bottoms out when hitting a bump.consumer contacted the dealer, and they stated that the is the car's normal function.”
NHTSA complaint #845988, filed 1999-08Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Skylark
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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