Buick Skylark 1985
Model Skylark made in 1985 by Buick got 11 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and other. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: seat belts, steering and visibility. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 24/34/27 | 26/44/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 816 | 4 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 19/26/22 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 4 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 840820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 24/34/27 | 26/44/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 840820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 4 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 4 | 84 828 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V132000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 09/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 2130 | 10/23/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/16/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. this interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect vehicles and improve the clearance between the accelerator linkage and throttle body casing if needed, at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8 liter multiport fuelinjected v6 engines.system: fuel; throttle linkage.consequences of defect: loss of accelerator control without prior warning couldresult in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
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 | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA91045 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1991 | 10/26/1992 | SEAT BELT SEPARATION | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA86025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 03/02/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/03/1999 | 1 | ||
| Engine failed resulting in vehicle fire under the hood and quickly spread to the rest of the vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report) nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Hi! i don't know if this is applicable if i am not the original owner. i was on the freeway...car just died, no problem with restarting, just like no fuel going to motor, after cooling down for a while , it was okaymechanic could find nothing wrong. i finally had to go to get a catalytic convertor, in nov./1999 and now in january of 2000, i need a new convertor, again. the repairman said it was running too rich, causing the inside of the convertor to melt, and then break inside. a new one in 2 months??? please excuse this plea if i am not suppose to be writing as the second owner. the first owner was a little old lady, and those are original miles. i got the car at 16,500 miles. you would think it was a good thing to have so few miles...apparently not. help??!! thanks in advance. camie gleghorn. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 03/29/1992 | ||
| Power steering fluid is not getting to the bracket. tt consumer states steering bracket is going out, power steering fluid does not reach bearing, this is what consumer was told by two different buick dealers consumer states what is dangerous about this, is when you want to turn right or left it sticks and vehicle want sto continue to go straigh. also consumer has a fuel leak the fumes are coming inside vehicle very strong odor have to keep the windows down.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Hi! i don't know if this is applicable if i am not the original owner. i was on the freeway...car just died, no problem with restarting, just like no fuel going to motor, after cooling down for a while , it was okaymechanic could find nothing wrong. i finally had to go to get a catalytic convertor, in nov./1999 and now in january of 2000, i need a new convertor, again. the repairman said it was running too rich, causing the inside of the convertor to melt, and then break inside. a new one in 2 months??? please excuse this plea if i am not suppose to be writing as the second owner. the first owner was a little old lady, and those are original miles. i got the car at 16,500 miles. you would think it was a good thing to have so few miles...apparently not. help??!! thanks in advance. camie gleghorn. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| Provide in detail what safety defects the vehicle is experiencing. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 1 | 03/29/1992 | ||
| Power steering fluid is not getting to the bracket. tt consumer states steering bracket is going out, power steering fluid does not reach bearing, this is what consumer was told by two different buick dealers consumer states what is dangerous about this, is when you want to turn right or left it sticks and vehicle want sto continue to go straigh. also consumer has a fuel leak the fumes are coming inside vehicle very strong odor have to keep the windows down.*jb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 03/26/1996 | |||
| Steering; power steering, steering effort increases during cold start temporary lack of power steering, can not make a right turn ea87-006. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 02/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Heater fails to heat vehicle properly. *skd | |||