1998 Buick Skylark Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Buick Skylark, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Buick Skylark. When it rained, water flooded the drivers side floor mat and pedals. Also the airbag light would illuminate on the instrument control after it rained. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The failure mileage was 46000. Updated 1/28/10 updated 02/03/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10295131, filed 2009-12, 46,000 miles“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 1999-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 16% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1998 Buick Skylark
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
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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