Most common 1995 Buick Skylark problems
Share of the 85 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Buick Skylark complaints by model year
Best Skylark years: 1998. Compare all years →
1995 Buick Skylark recalls (1)
Electrical system › Starter assembly
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.
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).
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Buick Skylark:
Steering column fires
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Buick Skylark owners say
Electrical system all 31 →
In aug 2001 I had to have the turn signal lever on the steering column replaced due the headlights and turn signals becoming non operative. In feb 2002 I started to have random occurences of the headlights being nonfunctional while the switch was being operated, usually after turning the switch on and off for a few seconds the headlights would operate normally. In June 2003 the left and right turn signals started to randomly not operate properly. Sometimes the signal would not come on at all when activated, other times the signal would stay on, even though the turn would be completed. In sept 2003 the left signal will not operate normally, when the driver activates the signal indictacting a left turn, the signal will activate, but it will not blink, the light just comes on and stays like that. …
My horn stopped working. The problem was traced to the horn switch. My mechanic could not replace the horn switch because it is part of the driver's side air bag assembly, which had been discontinued. I had to have a bypass switch installed on the dashboard, which is inconvenient and awkward to use. In my opinion, the horn is a more important safety feature than the air bag. I am 71 years old and have never seen an air bag deploy, but my horn has prevented accidents many times.
Brakes
While vehicle was in reverse, vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. When brakes were applied, pedal went to the floor, causing loss of vehicle control which resulted in a collision. Consumer has been told that there is nothing worng with the brakes, however this incident has happened twice.
Intermittantly, the brake pedal goes to floor while braking, extending stoppping distance. Goodyear and monroe mufflers/ brakes unable to diagnose, GM dealership unable to find a problem. I am returning car to dealership to have ABS and master cylinder replaced (cost of about $1500.00) because I don't know what else to do. Hopefully, this will fix the problem, it just is not safe to drive this way.
Air bags
Airbag develops a problem where the horn is very sensitive and sometimes deploys on its own. Other times it won't work at all. A horn going off at inappropriate times could confuse other drivers and cause an accident.the particular part has been discontinued by GM but there is no excuse for them not addressing this issue.
While driving 35 MPH vehicle was in a frontal collision. Air bags deployed and burned driver's arm. The seat belt would not release from the buckle. The occupant had the squeeze under the seat belt to get out.
1995 Buick Skylark engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 28 / 22 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 29 / 22 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Buick Skylark a good car?
Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Skylark rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Skylark at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Buick Skylark?
The electrical system — 31 complaints, 36% of all complaints for this model year, most often about horn. Next are the brakes (17) and air bags (12).
How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Skylark have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Buick Skylark, the most recent from October 2, 2000 (starter assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Buick Skylark?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998. See the full Buick Skylark years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Buick Skylark problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 90,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.