Recall campaign87V169000
Recall 87V169000: 1988 Buick Skylark
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
- Report received
- Oct 26, 1987
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 101vehicles
- Model years
- 1988
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Unexpected loss of tail lamp and side marker lamp function may occur, reducing other drivers ability to see the vehicle.
Possible consequence
This could lead to a vehicle crash without prior warningin conditions of poor visibility, severe weather or nighttime.
Remedy
Replace headlight switch panel.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Buick Skylark14 complaints
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.