The Buick Skylark (5 generations, 1981–1998) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 3.1L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 25 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Buick Skylark VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Buick Skylark window sticker — build, options & years
The Buick Skylark ran from 1981–1998 across 5 generations (1971, 1972, 1976–1980, 1981–1991, 1992–1998). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 3.1L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Buick Skylark VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1987, 1983, 1982; the most-complained-about are 1996, 1995, 1997. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Buick Skylark VIN decoder.
What the Buick Skylark sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Skylark, latest tested year 1998:
The label also prints an estimated $2,825 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 415 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Skylark under Compact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Skylark's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1984 to 1998. Worth checking before you compare a Skylark sticker from one year with another:
The figure has stayed broadly flat across the span. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the Buick Skylark sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 22 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Skylark VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Buick Skylark VIN decoder.
Skylark window sticker — every model year
This covers the Buick Skylark for 1981–1998. Enter any Skylark VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Buick model.
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Other Buick window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Enclave | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | |
| Buick Envista | Small Station Wagons | 30 mpg | |
| Buick Encore | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 30 mpg | |
| Buick Envision | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | |
| Buick LaCrosse | Midsize Cars | 29 mpg | |
| Buick Regal | Midsize Cars | 29 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Buick Skylark
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Skylark, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Buick Skylark all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Buick Skylark whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Buick Skylark window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 22 mpg combined (19 city / 29 highway), from its 1998 rating, with an estimated $2,825 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Buick Skylark sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Buick Skylark may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Buick Skylark?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.