Buick Skylark years to avoid
The Buick Skylark years to avoid are 1995, 1996, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1987 is the cleanest year on record.
753
Total complaints
54
Recall campaigns
1966–2000
Years covered
9
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Skylark years to avoid
Every Skylark year
Common questions
What are the worst Buick Skylark years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Skylark years to avoid are 1995, 1996, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 1987.
What is the best year for the Buick Skylark?
By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Skylark years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick Skylark have?
Across all model years, the Skylark has 54 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 753 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.