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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.

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.