1997 Buick Skylark service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Buick Skylark — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brakes are defective when applied, and pedal goes all the way down to the floor. The dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer no longer owns vehicle because noone could fix the defect. *slc”
filed Aug 29, 2001
“When attempting to stop vehicle would not stop. Consumer had to hold foot on brake.*ak eventhough the problem could not be duplicated, the consumer feels not secure to drive the vehicle. *yh”
filed Apr 5, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Skylark years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Skylark | 3 | 13% |
| 1996 Skylark | 13 | 15% |
| 1995 Skylark | 17 | 20% |
| 1994 Skylark | 12 | 18% |
| 1993 Skylark | 10 | 22% |
| 1992 Skylark | 7 | 22% |
| 1991 Skylark | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 Skylark | 2 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Buick Skylark
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.