Buick Skylark 1984
Model Skylark made in 1984 by Buick got 27 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/29 | $ 750 | 4 | 83 815 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 25/41/31 | $ 750 | 4 | 83 831 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/33/25 | $ 892 | 4 | 83 816 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 21/33/25 | $ 892 | 4 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/30 | $ 750 | 4 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 25/41/31 | $ 750 | 4 | 83 831 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/32/25 | $ 892 | 4 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 21/34/25 | $ 892 | 4 | 83 8 1 |
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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V034000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 121095 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/29/1985 | 04/01/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel feed pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5l l4 engines.system: fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V153000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 9290 | 12/14/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/28/1984 | 12/10/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear axle control arm locates and helps control axle movement; it attaches to the frame with a bracket. the rear control arm bracket attaching bolts used on some of the involved vehicles may fracture. fracture of all four bolts on one side of the vehicle can result in the control arm dropping enough to cut the rear brake hose. a severed brake hose would result in brake fluid loss and partial loss of braking ability. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace all eight control arm bracket bolts free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; rear control arm.consequences of defect: a partial loss of braking ability occurring withoutprior warning, could result in an accident, especially when minimum stoppingdistance is required. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/20/1991 | 1 | ||
| Starter replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/26/1996 | |||
| During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from the dash area, where the heater vents are located, resulting in a fire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Water pump broken and replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/29/1996 | 1 | ||
| Motor mounts replaced. | |||
| 01/29/1992 | 1 | ||
| Rear main seals replaced. | |||
| 06/27/1991 | 7 | ||
| Head gasket failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/18/1987 | 1 | ||
| All belts replaced at 29,429 miles. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 07/22/1997 | 1 | ||
| Stalling upon turning right after several attempts to fix. owner was told the carburetor needed to be replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| The fuel pump broke spray fuel all on the fan belt the whole engine . tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Carburetor base plate gasket replaced. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 11/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Emergency brake adjusted. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 11/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Transmission seal replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 11/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Front brakes replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/17/1994 | |||
| Constant replacemnt of braking system due to wear also, steering vibration at 55mph.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 11/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Rear brakes replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 06/03/1991 | 3 | ||
| Brake booster failure. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 12/18/1987 | 1 | 09/30/1987 | |
| Brake lights not working due to broken switch. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/01/1988 | 1 | ||
| Steering response very poor. *dh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 04/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Power steering hose replaced. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 02/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Power steering pump replaced. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| Steering wheel is hard to turn during cold weather until warming of vehicle. tt | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 11/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *sd | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 01/18/1991 | 1 | ||
| Steering rack replaced after 30,495 miles. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 01/22/1993 | 1 | ||
| Door handle broken and replaced. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/17/1994 | |||
| Constant replacemnt of braking system due to wear also, steering vibration at 55mph.*ak | |||
| 11/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Alignment needed. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 11/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Rear shock absorbers replaced. *sd | |||