Comments: 1-15, 16-17
I've had my 1995 Buick Skylark Gran Sport since 2000 and the first thing I did was check it for recalls. There is only one for the ignition where an electrical relay must be added to prevent too much current from reaching the ignition switch which could end-up melting it or causing a fire in the steering column.
Other problems include a faulty door jamb switch (for 4-doors) which could prevent the dome light from turning off.
There was a re-design of the brake cable, so if you're parking brake cable comes out, you have the old style...
This car is based on GM's N-body style which for the years 1992-1998 had a problem with water leaking into the passenger compartment and soaking up the carpet on the front passenger's side. There is a service bulletin to fix this, but no recall. I had mine fixed once for about $350 but it started up again and I didn't feel like fussing with it, so I stuffed towels under the flap where the firewall is before it meets the carpet. This happens with Oldsmobile Achievas and Pontiac Grand Ams too. Also, the power window motors wear out fast. I'm due to replace the driver's side motor for the second time.
Be careful with that floor shifter too. Mine broke when I shifted it into park once and I had to find the part at a junk yard since GM doesn't make it anymore.
On the plus side, it has adequate power, good pick-up and a smooth engine and transmission. The GS has gran touring suspension and an antenna built-in to the rear-window defogger. I get 22 mpg on the freeway. It's passed 104,000 miles so far.
Regarding the initial few posts (by the owner)...
Why give a scathing review of a vehicle that obviously is suffering from being improperly repaired after a major accident?
Also, why did you purchase the car used for $3500 over what it cost new? I'd be disappointed in any car that I got overcharged that much for.
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