Buick Skyhawk 1987

Model Skyhawk made in 1987 by Buick got 4 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, parking brake. The car has one 2.0l engine.

Skyhawk year 1987

Model
Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1987

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
( 2.0L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	FWD	24/31/27	27/40/32	Regular	$ 527	4	860828
( 2.0L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	FWD	21/27/23	23/35/27	Premium	$ 718	4	860801
( 2.0L)	4	Manual, 4 gears	FWD	25/33/28	28/42/33	Regular	$ 509	4	860805
( 2.0L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	FWD	21/31/25	23/40/29	Premium	$ 660	4	860801
( 2.0L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	FWD	25/31/27	28/40/32	Regular	$ 527	4	860804
( 2.0L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	FWD	26/36/30	29/46/35	Regular	$ 475	4	860804
( 2.0L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	FWD	24/31/27	27/40/32	Regular	$ 527	7	860828
( 2.0L)	4	Manual, 4 gears	FWD	25/33/28	28/42/33	Regular	$ 509	7	860805
( 2.0L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	FWD	24/30/27	27/39/31	Regular	$ 527	7	860804
( 2.0L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	FWD	26/36/30	29/46/35	Regular	$ 475	7	860804

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.		E (Equipment)	88303	10/18/2006	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	05/19/2006	05/22/2006
Defect Summary	Certain 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 Summary	This 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 Summary	Honeywell 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).
Notes	This 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
87V184000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 06/01/1986 to 07/01/1987	V (Vehicle)	131476	12/17/1987	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	12/01/1987	12/08/1987
Defect Summary	The fuel feed and/or return hose/pipe assemblies could crack or separate, allowing fuel to leak into the underhood area.
Consequence Summary	This could result in an underhood fire, without priorwarning, and cause injury to occupants.
Corrective Summary	Replace both fuel feed and return hose/pipe assemblies.
Notes	System: fuelvehicle description: vehicles built with 2.0l engines.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
86V128000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1986 to 08/01/1986	V (Vehicle)	1470	09/18/1986	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	09/15/1986	09/19/1986	571	105
Defect Summary	Parking brake lever mechanisms may not properly engage when applied as required by fmvss 105. consequence of defect: vehicle could unexpectedly roll away uncontrolled, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Notes	System: brakes/fmvss 105. vehicle description: passenger cars.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
000524001	04/01/2000		613590	Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr	07/25/2000

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE88085	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	07/27/1988	01/17/1989	POOR BRAKING
	There is no summary currently available
EA89010	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	01/17/1989	05/08/1990	BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
	There is no summary currently available
EA90041	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	08/29/1990	03/30/1992	BRAKE PERFORMANCE
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION

	While traveling abs indicator light would flash when making a turn, vehicle would stall when depressing brakes. please provide further information.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
05/02/1996
	Possible electrical fire started under the hood. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK

	While traveling abs indicator light would flash when making a turn, vehicle would stall when depressing brakes. please provide further information.*ak
TIRES
03/23/1997		07/01/1995
	Driver's side rear tire locks up whether in reverse or in drive. *ak