Buick Skylark 1988
Model Skylark made in 1988 by Buick got 17 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.3l, 2.5l and 3.0l.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/34/28 | 27/43/32 | Regular | $ 536 | 4 | 870812 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 26/40/31 | Regular | $ 578 | 4 | 870727 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/33/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 555 | 4 | 870727 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/34/25 | Regular | $ 682 | 4 | 870815 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V169000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1987 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 101 | 11/04/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/26/1987 | 11/04/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Unexpected loss of tail lamp and side marker lamp function may occur, reducing other drivers ability to see the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to a vehicle crash without prior warningin conditions of poor visibility, severe weather or nighttime. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch panel.vehicle description: passenger cars with electronic digital instrument cluster. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V150000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1988 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 108836 | 11/03/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/19/1992 | 10/30/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front fuel feed hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines.note: general motors has expanded nhtsa recall 90v042000 to include anadditional 108,836 vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| 90V042000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1988 to 06/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 61765 | 03/29/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/05/1990 | 03/13/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front fuel feed hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front fuel feed hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 476147A | 01/01/1995 | 47-64-47 | 39076 | Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
| 476147 | 12/01/1994 | 37954 | Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA90041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/1990 | 03/30/1992 | BRAKE PERFORMANCE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/1989 | 05/08/1990 | BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/26/1987 | |||
| During vehicle operation the vehicle stalls without warning. this has been a continuous problem and the dealer is unable to find the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/26/1994 | |||
| The head gasket blow and engine locked up needs a new engine. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Engine failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 08/13/1995 | |||
| While driving on highway vehicle the headlight went off by themselves. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/07/1997 | 1 | ||
| Driving down highway and car cut off, restarted and attempted to pull off the road, noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. raised hood and flames were coming from underneath. insurance expert said cause of fire was from fuel feed hose . *ak *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 10/07/1997 | 1 | ||
| Driving down highway and car cut off, restarted and attempted to pull off the road, noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. raised hood and flames were coming from underneath. insurance expert said cause of fire was from fuel feed hose . *ak *slc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 06/01/1988 | |||
| Paint is peeling badly. various sources of information indicate a defect with certain new paint formulas used during the mid to late 1980's causing chipping and peeling on numerous models of vehicles made during this period. no safety defect. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| The front passenger seatbelt will not come out of the door. please explain. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 2 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1988 | |
| Inadequate or soft brakes contributed to a crash. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 03/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake pedal too close to accelerator pedal, causing them to be depressed simultaneously, resulting in an accident. *dh | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/23/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving over railroad vehicle will start shaking. consumer has to stop, then vehicle will drive fine. sometimes has to keep accelerating so engine won't shut down.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Tires failed (tribune p 185/80/r13). | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/18/1998 | |||
| Started the vehicle and put the gear in reverse and the vehicle accelerated backwards without putting foot on gas pedal. put vehicle in neutral, the vehicle was out of control and went into the neighbor's back yard and hit a tree. vehicle was towed to dealer. *ak | |||
| 06/04/1997 | |||
| When putting the vehicle in reverse, it suddenly accelerates, and applying the brakes the vehicle is still accelerates. cause of this acceleration is unknown. *ak | |||
| 07/27/1997 | |||
| While driving and put the car in reverse the vehicle takes off and the only way the vehicle will stop if the driver hit something. also driver noticed that the vehicle will pick up speed not when vehicle is on level road. *ak | |||