Buick Skyhawk 1985

Model Skyhawk made in 1985 by Buick got 2 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to other. . Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.0l.

Model 1985

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/31Regular$ 694484 831
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/25/2222/32/26Premium$ 9214841122
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD22/26/2324/33/28Premium$ 8814841122
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647484 831
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD25/30/2728/38/32Regular$ 6944841016
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 6474841016
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/31Regular$ 694784 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647784 831
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD25/30/2728/38/32Regular$ 6947841016
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 6477841016
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD19/25/2222/32/25Premium$ 9214841122
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/31Regular$ 694484 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD22/30/2524/38/29Premium$ 8104841224
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647484 831
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD22/28/2424/36/28Regular$ 7824841016
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/32/2828/41/33Regular$ 6694841016
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/31Regular$ 694784 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647784 831
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD22/28/2424/36/28Regular$ 7827841016
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/32/2828/41/33Regular$ 6697841016

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
86V073000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1985V (Vehicle)8717406/19/1986ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/28/198606/06/1986
Defect SummaryThe engine air cleaner plastic trim cover could fall off the air cleaner assembly and land on the exhaust manifold creating a fire hazard. consequence of defect: if the car is being operated at the time that the plastic trim cover falls off, an engine compartment fire could occur without warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRemove the trim cover and discard.
NotesSystem: engine air cleaner cover. vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with rpo lq5 2.0 engines.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
00052400104/01/2000613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr07/25/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE90070GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/02/199007/25/1990ENGINE COMPARTMEMT FIRE
 There is no summary currently available
PE86031GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/18/198606/10/1986UNDERHOOD FIRES86V073000
 There is no summary currently available
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE88027GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/09/198805/11/1988HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
EA87006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198609/19/1988POWER ST. ASSIST
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP86019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/12/198612/22/1986SUDDEN ACCELERATION
 Sudden acceleration
EA87007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198608/07/1987SUDDEN ACCEL
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
OTHER
09/27/1993
 Unspecified.