The 1992 Buick Skylark has 4 recalls, the most serious being a steering column that can lock up without warning while the vehicle is moving, causing an immediate loss of steering control.
This steering lock risk applies to column-shift models, where both a misadjusted park lock cable in the column shift assembly and the broader column design can allow the steering to seize if the ignition is turned off while the car is still in gear and rolling. There is also a rear suspension concern: an incorrect spring seat at the right-rear corner can allow the wheel house flange to cut through the fuel tank filler pipe in a rear-end collision, spilling fuel and raising the risk of fire. On the interior side, the front passenger seat's easy-entry adjuster can fail to fully lock after the seatback has been folded forward and the seat repositioned, leaving the seat free to slide forward in a hard stop or crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The right-rear suspension upper spring seat was installed incorrectly. In a rear-impact collision, the right-rear wheel housing flange could cut the fuel tank filler pipe, causing fuel to spill.
What the fix does
Technicians will inspect the right-rear suspension upper spring seat and replace it with the correct part.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat adjuster may not lock fully into position after the seat back is tilted forward, the seat is slid forward, and then returned to its original position.
What the fix does
Replace the seat adjuster assembly on the passenger side.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The park lock cable in the steering column shift assembly may be misadjusted, allowing the steering column to lock while driving if the ignition is turned off.
What the fix does
Adjust the park lock cable and reroute and secure the brake transmission shift interlock harness and connector.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On vehicles with column shift, the steering column may lock while driving in gear after the ignition is turned off, preventing the driver from steering the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will adjust the park lock cable and re-route and secure the brake transmission shift interlock harness and connector.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
