Buick Skylark 1989
Model Skylark made in 1989 by Buick got 18 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.3l, 2.5l and 3.3l.
Model 1989
| 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 | 23/32/26 | 26/41/31 | Regular | $ 549 | 4 | 880815 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/30/26 | 26/39/30 | Regular | $ 549 | 4 | 880731 |
| ( 3.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/22 | 22/35/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 4 | 880830 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/12/1992 | 2 | ||
| Spark plugs replaced. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Ecm replaced. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine cooling system overheated. *sd | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Water pump replaced due to leak. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/12/1992 | 2 | ||
| Thermostat replaced. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket replaced 2 times. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Muffler replaced. *sd | |||
| 01/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Exhaust pipe replaced. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| While vehicle was parked and after starting it, vehicle exploded and burst into flames, resulting in a fire without any prior warning. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 04/05/1996 | |||
| Fuel feed hose ruptured and leaked fuel in engine compartment, causing a fire. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/05/1991 | 5 | ||
| Odometer inoperative. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/23/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1989 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors turned. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 02/12/1992 | 2 | ||
| Brake shoes replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 02/19/1992 | 9 | ||
| Master cylinder replaced. *sd | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Steering belt loose. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Vehicle misaligned. *sd | |||