1985 BUICK SKYLARK

1 recalls — 11 complaints

84V132000 Oct 16, 1984
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
2,130 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints 3 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
STEERING:RACK AND PINION2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 20, 2000
PROVIDE IN DETAIL WHAT SAFETY DEFECTS THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
HI! I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS APPLICABLE IF I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY...CAR JUST DIED, NO PROBLEM WITH RESTARTING, JUST LIKE NO FUEL GOING TO MOTOR, AFTER COOLING DOWN FOR A WHILE , IT WAS "OKAY"MECHANIC COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. I FINALLY HAD TO GO TO GET A CATALYTIC CONVERT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Jan 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
HI! I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS APPLICABLE IF I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY...CAR JUST DIED, NO PROBLEM WITH RESTARTING, JUST LIKE NO FUEL GOING TO MOTOR, AFTER COOLING DOWN FOR A WHILE , IT WAS "OKAY"MECHANIC COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. I FINALLY HAD TO GO TO GET A CATALYTIC CONVERT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
ENGINE FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE REST OF THE VEHICLE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
ENGINE FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE REST OF THE VEHICLE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
ENGINE FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE REST OF THE VEHICLE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
Fire
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Mar 27, 1996
Incident date: Mar 26, 1996
STEERING; POWER STEERING, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES DURING COLD START TEMPORARY LACK OF POWER STEERING, CAN NOT MAKE A RIGHT TURN EA87-006. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Mar 27, 1996
Incident date: Mar 26, 1996
STEERING; POWER STEERING, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES DURING COLD START TEMPORARY LACK OF POWER STEERING, CAN NOT MAKE A RIGHT TURN EA87-006. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID Oct 12, 1995
POWER STEERING FLUID IS NOT GETTING TO THE BRACKET. TT CONSUMER STATES STEERING BRACKET IS GOING OUT, POWER STEERING FLUID DOES NOT REACH BEARING, THIS IS WHAT CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT BUICK DEALERS CONSUMER STATES WHAT IS DANGEROUS ABOUT THIS, IS WHEN YOU WANT TO TURN RIGHT OR LEFT IT S... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 12, 1995
POWER STEERING FLUID IS NOT GETTING TO THE BRACKET. TT CONSUMER STATES STEERING BRACKET IS GOING OUT, POWER STEERING FLUID DOES NOT REACH BEARING, THIS IS WHAT CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT BUICK DEALERS CONSUMER STATES WHAT IS DANGEROUS ABOUT THIS, IS WHEN YOU WANT TO TURN RIGHT OR LEFT IT S... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 13, 1995
HEATER FAILS TO HEAT VEHICLE PROPERLY. *SKD

EPA Fuel Economy — 1985 BUICK SKYLARK

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,150
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,300
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 29.0 24.0 Regular $2,500
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 31.0 25.0 Regular $2,400
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,000
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,150
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,000
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: 467.7 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.

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 (current) 1 11
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 3 0 View
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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