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1984 Buick Skylark

Based on reports from 27 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
27
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
4
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 27 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.0x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

3 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues.

!Inspect the Suspension:frontMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine3 (11%)
Suspension:front2 (7%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (4%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System1 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum1 (4%)
Steering1 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper1 (4%)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch1 (4%)

1984 Buick Skylark: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1984 Buick Skylark, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1984 Buick Skylark, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1984 Buick Skylark, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1984 Buick Skylark, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

84V011000Feb 1984

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.

84V153000Dec 1984

SUSPENSION:REAR

THE REAR AXLE CONTROL ARM LOCATES AND HELPS CONTROL AXLE MOVEMENT; IT ATTACHES TO THE FRAME WITH A BRACKET. THE REAR CONTROL ARM BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS USED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF ALL FOUR BOLTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN THE CONTROL ARM DROPPING ENOUGH TO CUT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE. A SEVERED BRAKE HOSE WOULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY.

85V034000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Buick Skylark is the 1995 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1984 Buick Skylark vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

27

Class avg

9

3.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 27 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1984 Buick Skylark: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1984 Buick Skylark?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1984 Buick Skylark is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1984 Buick Skylark reliable?
The 1984 Buick Skylark has 27 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1984 Buick Skylark problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1984 Buick Skylark have any recalls?
Yes, the 1984 Buick Skylark has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Skylark problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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