NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,500 miles

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1996 Buick Skylark engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Buick Skylark Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 152004

Skylark

  • 29,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at 55 mph engine failed intermittently.

- Racine, WI, USA

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problem #1

Dec 082000

Skylark

  • miles
Engine failure and coolant leakage through out entire engine. Coolant went into oil tank, was coming out exhaust pipe. Dealer mechanic told my mechanic they are aware of the problem with the engine. It's cyclinder 1 that is defective and causing the engine damage. Engine must be replaced.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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