1986 BUICK SKYLARK

2 recalls, 10 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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Description

UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.

Consequence

HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.

179,390 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING	1
WHEELS	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE	1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	1

Incident date: Feb 19, 2004

I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT. I COMMUTE ABOUT 50 MILES TO SCHOOL AND BACK. I WAS IN BRICK NJ ON RT 70 ABOUT TO ENTER THE PARKWAY WHEN I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY HOOD. BEFORE THIS HAPPENED I WAS USING GALLONS OF COOLANT IN MY CAR. I PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT AND OPENED MY HOOD SO THE CAR COULD COOL. I... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2004

Incident date: Jun 15, 2003

ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD FAILURE.

Incident date: Oct 1, 1998

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE INOPERABLE, RENDERING SEATBELT UNUSABLE. THE PLUNGER ACTIVATED BY THE CLOSING OF FRONT CAR DOORS HAS A CABLE ATTATCHED TO RELEASE THE BELTS. THE CABLE FOR BOTH FRONT DOORS IS BROKEN. THIS CAUSES THE SEAT BELTS TO REMAIN LOCKED, THEREFORE DRIVER AN... Read more

WATER PUMP FAILED.

BATTERY FAILED.

Incident date: Feb 2, 1997

WHEEL FELL OFF. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

Incident date: Mar 11, 1993

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT STAY ON , HAVE TO HOLD SWITCH IN WHEN DRIVING. HAD VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THEY STILL WON'T WORK. *AK

Incident date: Sep 19, 1996

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET/ALSO OVERHEATED. *AK

Incident date: Jun 18, 1995

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FAILURE, SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME OUT OF ITS HOUSING. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 BUICK SKYLARK

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 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