1987 BUICK SKYHAWK

3 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs

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).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Defect Description

THE FUEL FEED AND/OR RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

REPLACE BOTH FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.

131,476 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL

Defect Description

PARKING BRAKE LEVER MECHANISMS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN APPLIED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH ... Read more

Remedy

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

1,470 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	1
TIRES	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	1

WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHEN MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Mar 23, 1997

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE LOCKS UP WHETHER IN REVERSE OR IN DRIVE. *AK

Incident date: May 2, 1996

POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Fire

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,600
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	25.0	21.0	Premium	$3,650
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	30.0	25.0	Regular	$2,500
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	29.0	22.0	Premium	$3,500
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	29.0	25.0	Regular	$2,500
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	33.0	26.0	Regular	$2,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	1

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

BRAKE PERFORMANCE

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985

ENGINE COMPARTMEMT FIRE