On 11/14/2012 I bought an excide car battery from national auto in bangor, pa. Battery ran for about 2 mos. Then started to give me problems. After sitting for 2 days it would not start. Had car battery jumped 3 times. Between 01/ 2013 and 02/ 10/2013. Battery completely dead on 02/11/2013. Was put on slow charge and ran for another 2 days and died again. Took battery back to national auto on 02/17/2013. Before taking it there I had alternator, starter and wires checked .. Everything ok.. Returned to store. Service person checked it and said battery was charged...told him impossible because it was dead in car and we just took it out. He gave me another battery. Worked fine until palm sunday...dead battery...aaa came out and jumped car...worked until 04/04/2013. Called car stop about problem....guy sent out.. He checked battery output only 10...need 12 volts to start car. Also had starter and alternator checked again...no problems there. Took car to shop next day...new battery installed. Called national auto about problem....told to bring it back... I did so this morning 04/07/2013 and was told that since it is holding a charge he can't give me my money back...I told him " what am I suppose to do with 2 batteries" told me to bring it back when store manager is there on tues am or wed. I am a 68 yr old senior woman...I feel like I am being taken advantage of. Why should I have to keep going back...I do not have an extra hundred dollars to spend just to let battery sit in cellar. I want my money back. I am not the first person to have problems with this brand battery.
1994 Buick Skylark electrical problems
12 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Starter assembly3
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
- Ignition2
- Wiring: front underhood1
- Ignition: switch1
- Alternator/generator/regulator1
- 12v/24v/48v battery1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Buick Skylark electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
- Risk
- A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
Recall number 00V287000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steering column fires
There is no summary currently available
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What 1994 Buick Skylark owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle engine hesitated, then stalled completely. The vehicle lost power assist steering, and power assist braking. After being restarted, the vehicle stalled several more times. The vehicle was taken in for ervice. Previously, the on-board computer was replaced by a service dealer in an attempt to correct the same problem.*ak updated 12/01/06.
The alternator failed and has been replaced four times, the vehicle experiences electrical problems with wires shorting out, lights coming on, horn not working, etc.
The ignition switch failed prior to recall notice 00v‑287 causing the vehicle to suddenly stall while driving, the consumer requested reimbursement but was only given a partial refund. Nlm
When cold leather contracts around steering wheel, causing horn to go off. Owner had to disconnect fuse to horn assembly. Manufacture has been notified.
Consumer received recall 00v287000/ engine strarter in december, and was instructed to wait until february to make an appointment. Consumer contacted dealer again, but dealer claimed there were still no parts available, and will not be available possibly until march. Recall repairs were not being done in timely manner . Consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.
The starter failed prior to recall notice 00v‑287, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
While driving horn will go off unexpectedly. Had to take fuse out in order for the horn to stop. Dealer said they need to replace the horn and airbag system in order to fix the problem.
Ie99096, the vehicle had a no start condition, and white smoke came from the steering column. As result, it started an electrical fire and caused major damages. This began after third attempt to crank vehicle. Within several minutes vehicle was in flames.
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Questions about the 1994 Buick Skylark electrical
Does the 1994 Buick Skylark have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 1994 Buick Skylark, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Buick Skylark electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Buick Skylark electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V287000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Skylark have the most electrical problems?
The Buick Skylark model years with the most electrical complaints are 1995 (31 complaints), 1996 (15 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).
Other 1994 Buick Skylark problems
Engine 17Brakes 13Steering 11Airbags 6Transmission 4Locks 3Acceleration 2Body 2Fuel system 2Lights 2Seat belts 2Seats 2Tires 2Suspension 1
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