Buick Skyhawk 1988

Model Skyhawk made in 1988 by Buick got 4 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 2.0l engine.

Model 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD25/32/2828/40/32Regular$ 5364870810
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/36/2928/46/34Regular$ 5184870810
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD26/32/2828/41/33Regular$ 5364870812
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD27/38/3130/48/36Regular$ 4844870904
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD25/32/2828/40/32Regular$ 5367870810
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/36/2928/46/34Regular$ 5187870810
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2626/40/31Regular$ 5787870812
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD27/38/3130/48/36Regular$ 4847870904

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE89035GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/19/198905/24/1989STOP LAMPS
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA89010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/17/198905/08/1990BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
 There is no summary currently available
PE88085GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/27/198801/17/1989POOR BRAKING
 There is no summary currently available
EA90041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/29/199003/30/1992BRAKE PERFORMANCE
 There is no summary currently available