1997 Buick Skylark Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1997 Buick Skylark is for the four-door sedan and two-door coupe in Custom, Gran Sport or Limited trim. Two engines are covered. One is a 2.4L inline-four with double overhead cams; the other, a 3.1L V6, relies on overhead valves. Gasoline feeds both, and neither has forced induction. The manual gives wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical system, including the underhood fuse center, and procedures, specifications and torque values for the engine, fuel and cooling systems, the transaxle, brakes, suspension, steering and body.

Engines covered

• 2.4L inline-four (146 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.1L V6 (189 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Custom
• Gran Sport
• Limited

Known issues on the 1997 Skylark. Hydraulic brakes lead the 1997 Skylark's 79 owner complaints with 15, followed by the electrical system at 13 and air bags at 12; 8 complaints reported a crash and 7 an injury. Of its 3 recalls, one reached 3,464 certain 1997 Skylark vehicles built without the protective cover on the underhood fuse center, leaving a live terminal bolt free to wear through the negative battery cable's insulation, short and arc into a fire; dealers checked for the cover and, where needed, fitted one. Another addressed 245 certain 1997 Skylark vehicles with missed welds at the left rear quarter panel, which could let the fuel tank or lines be damaged in a rear collision. Electrical and body procedures apply.