1984 BUICK SKYHAWK
3 recalls, 0 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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).
87V079000 May 7, 1987
SEATS
Defect Description
THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.
Consequence
DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.
84V011000 Feb 6, 1984
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 BUICK SKYHAWK
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 23.0 | 33.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 23.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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
BRAKE PERFORMANCE
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PE90070
Opened: Apr 2, 1990 , Closed: Jul 25, 1990
ENGINE COMPARTMEMT FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE88085
Opened: Jul 27, 1988 , Closed: Jan 17, 1989
POOR BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
EA87007
Opened: Dec 16, 1986 , Closed: Aug 7, 1987
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
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
There is no summary currently available
EA86023
Opened: Aug 1, 1986 , Closed: Jun 1, 1987
SEAT TRACK LOCK
There is no summary currently available
PE86031
Opened: Feb 18, 1986 , Closed: Jun 10, 1986
UNDERHOOD FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA83010
Opened: Feb 25, 1983 , Closed: Dec 8, 1983
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
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