Buick Skyhawk 1989
Model Skyhawk made in 1989 by Buick got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages, power train and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1989
| 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 | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 880619 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/36/30 | 29/46/35 | Regular | $ 475 | 4 | 880801 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 7 | 880619 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/36/29 | 28/46/34 | Regular | $ 492 | 7 | 880801 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V189000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1988 to 11/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 13095 | 01/19/1989 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/06/1988 | 12/15/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank.vehicle description: passenger cars with 2.0l or 2.8l engines. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| When hiiting a bump the hatchback comes open. dealer has not seen. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 11/14/1996 | 4 | 10/11/1995 | |
| Clutch disc assembly failure. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/12/2004 | 5 | ||
| When it rains vehicle would leak, causing severe water damage throughout the vehicle. consumer will be taking the vehicle to the dealership for analysis. *ak | |||