Buick Skylark

19841998 · 46 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
22
Best
25

The Buick Skylark has been tested by the EPA across 46 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1998. Over this period, the Skylark has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1998
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600193023MPG
1998
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1997
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1997
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1996
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1991
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1991
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1990
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1990
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1989
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1989
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1988
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG

Historical Efficiency

1998
23
1997
23
1996
23
1995
22
1994
23
1993
23
1992
23
1991
24
1990
23
1989
24
1988
25
1985
25
1984
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Skylark) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Buick Skylark. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Buick Buick / Opel Somerset/Skylark grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
51
Total Deaths
41

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
15.7%
Fire Occurrence
3.9%
Speeding Involved
5.9%
DUI Involved
11.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

57%
Front
30%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2020
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2018
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2016
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2015
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2014
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.77

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1998
1
1997
2
1996
6
1994
2
1993
1
1992
3
1991
1
1990
1
1988
3
1985
1
1984
4
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