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1978 BUICK SKYHAWK

1 recalls, 0 complaints

78V019000 Jan 24, 1978
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MACHINED OVERSIZED IN THE SERRATION AREA WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WOULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM PROPERLY TIGHTENING ON THE SHAFT WHEN THE CLAMP AND PINCH BOLT WERE INSTALLED.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SHAFT COUPLING, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
22,268 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK SKYHAWK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA90041 Opened: Aug 29, 1990 , Closed: Mar 30, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
BRAKE PERFORMANCE
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PE90070 Opened: Apr 2, 1990 , Closed: Jul 25, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
ENGINE COMPARTMEMT FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE88085 Opened: Jul 27, 1988 , Closed: Jan 17, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
POOR BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
EA87007 Opened: Dec 16, 1986 , Closed: Aug 7, 1987
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1982
SUDDEN ACCEL
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:ANALYSIS:STATUS: GM RESPONDED BY LETTER DATED 12 FEBRUARY 1987.EA CLOSED ON8/7/87.===
DP86019 Opened: Sep 12, 1986 , Closed: Dec 22, 1986
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1982
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
There is no summary currently available
EA86023 Opened: Aug 1, 1986 , Closed: Jun 1, 1987
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1983
SEAT TRACK LOCK
There is no summary currently available
PE86031 Opened: Feb 18, 1986 , Closed: Jun 10, 1986
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
UNDERHOOD FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA83010 Opened: Feb 25, 1983 , Closed: Dec 8, 1983
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1982
FUEL LINE LEAK
There is no summary currently available

BUICK SKYHAWK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUICK SKYHAWK across all model years (1975, 1989).

26 Total Recalls
16 Total Complaints
8 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BUICK SKYHAWK - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1993 0 2 View
1992 0 2 View
1991 0 1 View
1989 2 3 View
1988 1 0 View
1987 3 4 View
1986 2 0 View
1985 2 2 View
1984 3 0 View
1983 5 1 View
1982 2 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 (current) 1 0
1976 2 0 View
1975 2 1 View

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