Does the 1988 Buick Skylark have any recalls?

The 1988 Buick Skylark has 1 recall on file with NHTSA, including issues with exterior lighting:headlights:switch.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1988 Buick Skylark?

17 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Buick Skylark.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1988 Buick Skylark?

There are 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Buick Skylark.

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1988 Buick Skylark service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

Custom Coupe 2-Door
Limited Coupe 2-Door
Custom Sedan 4-Door
Limited Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

2.3L 138Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
3.0L 181Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
2.5L 2474CC 151Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1988 Buick Skylark Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #87V16900026/10/1987Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

UNEXPECTED LOSS OF TAIL LAMP AND SIDE MARKER LAMP FUNCTION MAY OCCUR, REDUCING OTHER DRIVERS ABILITY TO SEE THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGIN CONDITIONS OF POOR VISIBILITY, SEVERE WEA

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH PANEL.

TSB #613590

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

TSB #39076

RATTLING NOISE/ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TW

TSB #37954

RATTLING NOISE/ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TW

19980422Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE GEAR IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS WITHOUT PUTTING FOOT ON GAS PEDAL. PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND WENT INTO THE NEIGH

19970804Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

WHILE DRIVING AND PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF AND THE ONLY WAY THE VEHICLE WILL STOP IF THE DRIVER HIT SOMETHING. ALSO DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL PICK UP SPEED NOT WHEN VEHI

19960311Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESCrash reported

BRAKE PEDAL TOO CLOSE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *DH

19971027Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFire reported

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND CAR CUT OFF, RESTARTED AND ATTEMPTED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. RAISED HOOD AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. INSURANCE EXPERT

19971027Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILFire reported

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND CAR CUT OFF, RESTARTED AND ATTEMPTED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. RAISED HOOD AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. INSURANCE EXPERT

Showing the 5 most serious of 17 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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