1977 BUICK SKYLARK

3 recalls — 0 complaints

07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
121,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
77V163000 Sep 27, 1977
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLAW IN THE METAL. AS A RESULT, THE SHAFT MAY BREAK, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
31,979 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
76V132000 Sep 7, 1976
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
55,564 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — BUICK SKYLARK

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

EA00007 Opened: Mar 3, 2000 — Closed: Feb 7, 2001
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1995
STEERING COLUMN FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA87006 Opened: Dec 16, 1986 — Closed: Sep 19, 1988
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1985
POWER ST. ASSIST
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:GM HAS DEVELOPED A SPLITRING FIELD REPAIR KIT AND IS EXTENDING THE WARRANRY ON ALL 1982-84 A,J, AND X, BODY CARS AND 1985 C,BODY CARS.THE WARRANTY APPLIES TO CARSTHAT ARE FOR 50,000 MILES OR 5 YRS.IT INCLUDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSREPAIRS.ANALYSIS:WEA... Read more
DP86020 Opened: Sep 18, 1986 — Closed: Oct 6, 1986
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1980
EXPEDITE DETERMINATN OF DEFECT IN C84-01
EXPEDITE DETERMINATN OF DEFECT IN C84-01 POWER BRAKE ASSIST
DP83017 Opened: Sep 1, 1983 — Closed: Sep 22, 1983
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1980
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP INVOLVING AFTERMARKET
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP INVOLVING AFTERMARKET REAR BRAKE LININGS
DP83010 Opened: Mar 29, 1983 — Closed: Jul 29, 1983
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1980
LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST (E80-100)
LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST (E80-100)

BUICK SKYLARK — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUICK SKYLARK across all model years (1966–1998).

71 Total Recalls
755 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
63 Reported Crashes
25 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

BUICK SKYLARK — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2000 0 1 View
1998 3 34 View
1997 5 111 View
1996 6 116 View
1995 1 119 View
1994 2 95 View
1993 1 54 View
1992 3 48 View
1991 2 46 View
1990 2 37 View
1989 3 18 View
1988 4 17 View
1987 2 0 View
1986 2 10 View
1985 1 11 View
1984 4 27 View
1983 1 1 View
1982 3 3 View
1981 2 5 View
1980 9 0 View
1979 2 0 View
1978 3 0 View
1977 (current) 3 0
1975 1 0 View
1971 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View
1968 1 0 View
1967 2 0 View
1966 1 0 View

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