1998 Buick Skylark Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Buick Skylark, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1998 Buick Skylark. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v036000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10837851, filed 2016-02, 138,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V036000Jan 27, 2004On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows…Covers: Buick Skylark 1998, Chevrolet Cavalier 1998–2001, Pontiac Sunfire 1998–2001 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 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…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10013000Feb 23, 2004If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the start position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch and sometimes produces…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 21% |
| 1997 | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 | 15 | 18% |
| 1995 | 31 | 36% |
| 1994 | 12 | 18% |
| 1993 | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 19% |
| 1991 | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 | 7 | 37% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1998 Buick Skylark
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Buick Skylark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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