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1992 Buick Skylark

Based on reports from 48 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 48 complaints, 4 crashes, 6 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

4 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignitionMED

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: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip4 (8%)

Electrical System:ignition3 (6%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery3 (6%)

Speed Control3 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline3 (6%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (4%)

Visibility:windshield2 (4%)

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar2 (4%)

1992 Buick Skylark: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Buick Skylark, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Buick Skylark, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Buick Skylark, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:delivery-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Buick Skylark, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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 (3 recalls)

91V182000Apr 1992

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE EASY-ENTRY SEAT ADJUSTER MAY FAIL FULLY LOCK INTO POSITION AFTER THE SEAT BACK HAS BEEN TILTED FORWARD AND THE SEAT SLID FORWARD, THEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSTITION.

91V184000Apr 1992

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

A MISADJUSTMENT OF THE PARK LOCK CABLE IN THE COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION.

92V106000Jul 1992

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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.

1992 Buick Skylark vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 48 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1992 Buick Skylark: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Buick Skylark?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Buick Skylark is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1992 Buick Skylark reliable?

The 1992 Buick Skylark has 48 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1992 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 1992 Buick Skylark have any recalls?

Yes, the 1992 Buick Skylark has 3 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.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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