1998 Buick Skylark Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Buick Skylark, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 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.
“Consumer's vehicle will stall while traveling at any speed. When engine is warm and has been running, it is more likely to shut off. Dealership cannot determine cause of defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #888115, filed 2001-05“Please advise if there have been any recalls on this vehicle. The 1998 Buick Skylark is not listed in this program to request recall information. Note: disregard engine remarks (see throttle control heading).”
NHTSA complaint #712873, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 10 | 13% |
| 1996 | 15 | 18% |
| 1995 | 10 | 12% |
| 1994 | 17 | 25% |
| 1993 | 6 | 13% |
| 1992 | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 | 11 | 29% |
| 1990 | 5 | 26% |
| 1988 | 2 | 14% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1998 Buick Skylark
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
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.
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