The service and repair manual for the 1997 Buick Skylark — 3.1L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Buick published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.1L V6 — OHV 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Gran Sport Sedan 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · Gran Sport Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 111 complaints · 47 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Skylark manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 95
- General Information 1,589
- Accessories & Equipment 216
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 146
- Body & Frame 122
- Maintenance 38
- Brakes 247
- Restraints 139
- Drivelines & Axles 16
- Steering 58
- Electrical 156
- Suspension 50
- Engine Mechanical 191
- Transmission 278
- Engine Performance 1,457
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 185
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Skylark
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 96V212000In the event of a rear end collision, the vehicle sheet metal structure will not perform as designed.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E015000A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. a fuel leak can result in a fire.
- Fuel System, Other — storage › tank assembly › pressure relief devices · 07E021000Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Electrical System — wiring › front underhood · 97V059000This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.
- Electrical System — ignition › switch · 02V070000If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and th.
Owners have filed 111 complaints and Buick has issued 47 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Skylark. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Skylark manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Skylark?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 3.1L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the Gran Sport Sedan 4-Door, Custom Coupe 2-Door, Limited Coupe 2-Door, Custom Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door, Gran Sport Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1997 Skylark problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Skylark, covering fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Buick dealers.
Does it include 1997 Skylark wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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