1996 BUICK SKYLARK Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1996 Buick Skylark has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a steering column bolt that was not properly tightened, which can cause looseness and unpredictable steering behavior while driving. The passenger-side airbag can snag on a reinforcement inside the dashboard during deployment, causing it to inflate downward beneath the instrument panel rather than through its intended opening. In a crash, this misdirection can reduce the airbag's effectiveness and expose the front passenger to broken interior components. There is also an interior lighting issue where the cabin lights can switch on unexpectedly while driving, potentially startling the driver and causing a momentary loss of control.