1989 BUICK SKYLARK
3 recalls, 18 complaints - 1 TSBs
06E043000 May 19, 2006
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).
92V150000 Oct 19, 1992
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
90V042000 Mar 5, 1990
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
LEAKING FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 20, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND AFTER STARTING IT, VEHICLE EXPLODED AND BURST INTO FLAMES, RESULTING IN A FIRE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 23, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
ECM REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
WATER PUMP REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. *SD
POWER TRAIN
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 5, 1991
ODOMETER INOPERATIVE. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 19, 1996
EXHAUST PIPE REPLACED. *SD
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Nov 15, 1995
VEHICLE MISALIGNED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Feb 12, 1992
BRAKE SHOES REPLACED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
BRAKE ROTORS TURNED. *SD
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
STEERING BELT LOOSE. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Feb 12, 1992
THERMOSTAT REPLACED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1992
MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
MUFFLER REPLACED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Feb 12, 1992
SPARK PLUGS REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
HEAD GASKET REPLACED 2 TIMES. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Apr 11, 1996
Incident date: Apr 5, 1996
FUEL FEED HOSE RUPTURED AND LEAKED FUEL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A FIRE. *AK
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 BUICK SKYLARK
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 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.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 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 |
000524001
Apr 1, 2000
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.
EA00007
Opened: Mar 3, 2000 , Closed: Feb 7, 2001
STEERING COLUMN FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA91045
Opened: Nov 7, 1991 , Closed: Oct 26, 1992
SEAT BELT SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91099
Opened: Jul 15, 1991 , Closed: Nov 7, 1991
SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING
There is no summary currently available
DP86020
Opened: Sep 18, 1986 , Closed: Oct 6, 1986
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
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP INVOLVING AFTERMARKET
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP INVOLVING AFTERMARKET REAR BRAKE LININGS
DP83010
Opened: Mar 29, 1983 , Closed: Jul 29, 1983
LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST (E80-100)
LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST (E80-100)
DP83008
Opened: Mar 23, 1983 , Closed: Jul 20, 1983
LOCKED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
LOCKED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
DP83006
Opened: Nov 30, 1982 , Closed: Dec 8, 1982
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP, EXPAND CASE C81-09 TO
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP, EXPAND CASE C81-09 TO COVER ALL MODEL YRS
DP82010
Opened: May 20, 1982 , Closed: Oct 18, 1982
TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTING
TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTING
BUICK SKYLARK - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK SKYLARK across all model years (1966, 1998).
71
Total Recalls
755
Total Complaints
9
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 (current) | 3 | 18 | |
| 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 | 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 |