1984 BUICK SKYLARK

4 recalls, 27 complaints

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:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH ... Read more

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.

121,095 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SUSPENSION:REAR

Defect Description

THE REAR AXLE CONTROL ARM LOCATES AND HELPS CONTROL AXLE MOVEMENT; IT ATTACHES TO THE FRAME WITH A BRACKET. THE REAR CONTROL ARM BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS USED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF ALL FOUR BOLTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN THE CONTROL ARM DROPPING EN... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL EIGHT CONTROL ARM BRACKET BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE.

9,290 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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.

76,586 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

27 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
SUSPENSION:FRONT	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM	1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER	1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION	1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL	1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL	1

Incident date: Jul 22, 1997

STALLING UPON TURNING RIGHT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX. OWNER WAS TOLD THE CARBURETOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Incident date: Apr 25, 1996

POWER STEERING HOSE REPLACED.

Incident date: Feb 1, 1993

POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED.

Incident date: Feb 1, 1993

CARBURETOR BASE PLATE GASKET REPLACED.

Incident date: Jan 29, 1992

REAR MAIN SEALS REPLACED.

Incident date: Feb 29, 1996

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED.

Incident date: Nov 24, 1995

WATER PUMP BROKEN AND REPLACED.

Incident date: Jan 22, 1993

DOOR HANDLE BROKEN AND REPLACED.

Incident date: Apr 20, 1991

STARTER REPLACED.

Incident date: Jan 18, 1991

STEERING RACK REPLACED AFTER 30,495 MILES.

Incident date: Dec 18, 1987

ALL BELTS REPLACED AT 29,429 MILES.

Incident date: Dec 18, 1987

BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING DUE TO BROKEN SWITCH.

Incident date: Nov 26, 1996

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DASH AREA, WHERE THE HEATER VENTS ARE LOCATED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Nov 17, 1994

CONSTANT REPLACEMNT OF BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO WEAR ALSO, STEERING VIBRATION AT 55MPH.*AK

Incident date: Nov 17, 1994

CONSTANT REPLACEMNT OF BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO WEAR ALSO, STEERING VIBRATION AT 55MPH.*AK

Incident date: Jun 27, 1991

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Incident date: Jan 1, 1988

STEERING RESPONSE VERY POOR. *DH

Incident date: Nov 6, 1995

FRONT BRAKES REPLACED. *SD

Incident date: Nov 17, 1995

EMERGENCY BRAKE ADJUSTED. *SD

Incident date: Nov 17, 1995

TRANSMISSION SEAL REPLACED. *SD

Incident date: Nov 17, 1995

'COLD POWER STEERING'. *SD

Incident date: Nov 17, 1995

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED. *SD

Incident date: Nov 17, 1995

ALIGNMENT NEEDED. *SD

Incident date: Nov 6, 1995

REAR BRAKES REPLACED. *SD

Incident date: Jun 3, 1991

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE. *AK

STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN DURING COLD WEATHER UNTIL WARMING OF VEHICLE. TT

THE FUEL PUMP BROKE SPRAY FUEL ALL ON THE FAN BELT THE WHOLE ENGINE . TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 BUICK SKYLARK

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd	20.0	28.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd	20.0	29.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd	17.0	24.0	19.0	Regular	$3,300
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd	17.0	24.0	19.0	Regular	$3,300
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd	20.0	28.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd	20.0	29.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd	17.0	23.0	19.0	Regular	$3,300
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd	17.0	24.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100

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 SKYLARK

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: 1994

STEERING COLUMN FIRES

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985

SEAT BELT SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING

There is no summary currently available