Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick skylark. After parking the vehicle, the contact noticed that the water pump was leaking. There were no warning lights present prior to the failure. He checked the water and oil levels daily. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 27,000.
1997 Buick Skylark engine problems
10 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline7
- Engine2
- Exhaust system1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Skylark engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Buick Skylark engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Buick Skylark owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The federal safety agency recall 02 v 9070 000/ manufacturer's recall 02008 concerning ignition switch failure. After dealer: lester glenn buick pontiac gmc, toms river, nj, phone# 732/349-4200, made recall repairs, vehicle would stall intermittently. Vehicle has been back to dealer on two occasions, and problem reoccurring. *ak vehicle also experienced a faulty alternator and two bad batteries. Right rear tail light failed, dealer replaced 2 bulbs.
Tensioner collapsed and plastic guides broke, causing timing chain to jump when making a sudden stop in middle of freeway. Dealer contacted.
Timing chain has been repaired 3 times in 3 months. Tensioner is defective/ colapses, and warranty expired. No problem with tensioner.
No summary
1. During cold months vehicle starts fine, then while driving, will stall- often upon acceleration at a light or intersection. 2) driver's side power window motor failed 3) knob for headlight control broke at stem 4) glove box latch broke into pieces 5) lighter fell apart when a cell phone was plugged in- never used for any other purpose
Vehicle stalls intermittently causing loss of braking ability.
In flow of traffic vehicle will stall, and engine will turn off. Engine check light will come on.
My car has killed on me several times since its purchase in may with many of them coming at low to accelerating speeds and crossing in traffic. I've also had several accelaration stickings with the gas pedal, this disturbs me very much because it becomes harder to stop the car. I've gotten no response that this vehicle has ever done this each time it is sent to be looked at (three occassions) and according to their paperwork they never test drove the car, seeing that the mileage was the same as when I dropped the car off. They've already said that the rear driver side seat belt has to be replaced but I'm worried that more needs to be done to address that and other problems. I'd appreciate any help you could give me in dealing with this ongoing problem. Sincerely, james alexander
Vehicle either stalls or accelerates at full throttle. Qcaw
Questions about the 1997 Buick Skylark engine
Does the 1997 Buick Skylark have engine problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 1997 Buick Skylark, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Buick Skylark engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Buick Skylark engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Buick Skylark have bad engine?
The Buick Skylark model years with the most engine complaints are 1994 (17 complaints), 1996 (15 complaints) and 1991 (11 complaints).
Other 1997 Buick Skylark problems
Brakes 16Electrical 13Airbags 12Acceleration 6Suspension 6Transmission 6Body 5Visibility 5Seat belts 4Lights 3Steering 3Seats 2Fuel system 1Locks 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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