Buick Skylark 1986
Model Skylark made in 1986 by Buick got 9 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1986
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V014000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1984 to 05/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 179390 | 02/11/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/1988 | 02/16/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Headlights would cycle on and off. sudden loss ofheadlights under severe weather or nightimer driving conditions could resultin a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch with modified switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlamp switch circuitry.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| PE91099 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/15/1991 | 11/07/1991 | SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA91045 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1991 | 10/26/1992 | SEAT BELT SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | 03/10/1987 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 03/10/1987 | ||
| Water pump failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/19/1996 | 2 | ||
| Engine failure due to a defective engine head gasket/also overheated. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 197967 | ||
| Electronic dashboard failure. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| Seat belt retractors for both left and right side inoperable, rendering seatbelt unusable. the plunger activated by the closing of front car doors has a cable attatched to release the belts. the cable for both front doors is broken. this causes the seat belts to remain locked, therefore driver and front passenger cannot use their restraints. i believe this to be a manufacturing or materials defect that should be repaired by the automaker or supplier. | |||
| 06/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's side seat failure, seat belt will not come out of its housing. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 02/19/2004 | 72060 | 1 | 11/14/2003 |
| I am a college student. i commute about 50 miles to school and back. i was in brick nj on rt 70 about to enter the parkway when i saw smoke coming out of my hood. before this happened i was using gallons of coolant in my car. i pulled over and got out and opened my hood so the car could cool. it was then drive able to the nearest mechanic where he replaced my intake gasket. during the duration of this day event i had to miss 1 class and had to ask my father to drive me so i wouldnt miss my other two exams for the day. the intake cost me 527.35. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 03/11/1993 | |||
| Windshield wipers will not stay on , have to hold switch in when driving. had vehicle in for repair of windshield wipers and they still won't work. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 02/02/1997 | 1 | ||
| Wheel fell off. (ohio state police report) | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | TOMS RIVER | 08723 | LESTER GLEN AUTO GROUP | 7323494200 |