The 1993 Buick Skylark has two recalls, both addressing the same issue: a neutral safety switch that may have cracked during installation, allowing the engine to start while the transmission is in gear and the vehicle to lurch forward or backward without warning.
When this switch is fractured, it can no longer reliably confirm the transmission is in park or neutral before allowing the engine to crank. That means the car can start in drive or reverse, causing it to move suddenly and strike whatever is in its path. In some cases the cracked switch causes the opposite problem, a complete no-start condition where the engine refuses to crank at all.
At a glance
What can fail
The neutral start switch cracked during installation. This can prevent the engine from starting or allow the vehicle to start while in gear, which could cause a crash.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the neutral start switch and inspect or replace the manual shaft assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The neutral start safety switch may have cracked during installation, potentially affecting proper operation.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the neutral start switch and inspect the manual switch for oversizing, replacing it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
