Buick Skyhawk recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Buick Skyhawk from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Fuel tank may crack and leak

    Reported December 6, 1988Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 88V18900013,095 vehicles affected

    Small creases on the underside of the fuel tank may crack during normal pressure cycling, causing a fuel leak. If fuel meets an ignition source, a fire could result. The remedy is to replace the fuel tank.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
    Consequence
    IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE FUEL TANK.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.0L OR 2.8L ENGINES.

  2. Fuel hoses or pipes may crack and leak

    Reported December 1, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V184000131,476 vehicles affected

    Fuel feed or return hoses or pipes may crack or separate, leaking fuel into the area under the bonnet and creating a fire risk that could injure occupants. Both fuel feed and return hose or pipe assemblies will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
    Defect
    THE FUEL FEED AND/OR RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
    Remedy
    REPLACE BOTH FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINES.

  3. Throttle may not return to idle

    Reported October 26, 1987Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 87V165000126,319 vehicles affected

    Corrosion in the Pulsair check valve may let exhaust gas melt the plastic shut-off valve, whose pieces could lodge against the throttle plate. The engine may then fail to return to idle, causing loss of accelerator control and possibly a crash. The remedy is to replace both valves with newly designed valves.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
    Defect
    INTERNAL CORROSION OF PULSAIR CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD PERMIT EXHAUST GAS TO MELT THE PLASTIC SHUT OFF VALVE AND DRAW VALVE PIECES INTO THE AIR CLEANER AND THROTTLE BODY.
    Consequence
    IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
    Remedy
    REPLACE PULSAIR CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED VALVES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: PULSAIR CHECK VALVEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES.

  4. Driver's seat anchor bar may break

    Reported May 7, 1987Model years 1983–1984NHTSA campaign 87V0790001,136,407 vehicles affected

    The floor pan anchor bar at the driver's seat may fatigue and break, allowing a seat adjuster stud to separate. The seat could tip rearward unexpectedly, potentially causing loss of control and a crash. A reinforcement bracket will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.
    Consequence
    DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: DRIVERS SEAT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE DRIVERSSEAT.

  5. Parking brake lever may not engage

    Reported September 15, 1986Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 86V1280001,470 vehicles affected

    The parking brake lever may not engage properly when applied, allowing the vehicle to roll away and potentially crash. The parking brake lever assembly will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
    Defect
    PARKING BRAKE LEVER MECHANISMS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN APPLIED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: BRAKES/FMVSS 105. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  6. Engine air cleaner trim cover may cause a fire

    Reported May 28, 1986Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 86V07300087,174 vehicles affected

    The plastic trim cover may fall onto the exhaust manifold and cause an engine compartment fire. The cover will be removed and discarded.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD FALL OFF THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND LAND ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME THAT THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER FALLS OFF, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
    Remedy
    REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ENGINE AIR CLEANER COVER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH RPO LQ5 2.0 ENGINES.

  7. Incorrect tail lamp lenses may reduce visibility

    Reported November 18, 1985Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 85V1490004,036 vehicles affected

    Incorrect tail lamp lenses may not reflect light as required, making the vehicle less visible to approaching traffic in reduced visibility and increasing crash risk. Correct tail lamp lenses will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Defect
    INCORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WERE INSTALLED, LENS DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 108, LAMP REFLECTIVE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN TIMES OF REDUCED VISIBILITY, AN APPROACHING VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
    Remedy
    CORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WILL BE INSTALLED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TAIL LAMPS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  8. Seat back lock may fail in a crash

    Reported February 6, 1984Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 84V01100076,586 vehicles affected

    Some seat back locks may not meet the stated safety standard and may fail to function in a crash. Locks with bent, broken, or missing hooks will be replaced after inspection.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITHAR9 OR AV5 BUCKET SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS, SEAT BACK LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE SEAT MAY FOLD FORWARD IN A CRASH, AND WOULDINCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

  9. Brake proportioner valve may break and leak

    Reported October 13, 1983Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 83V105000352,036 vehicles affected

    A brake proportioner valve may break away from the master cylinder, leak brake fluid and cause partial loss of the brake system. Dealers will inspect and replace suspect valves if needed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
    Defect
    THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
    Remedy
    THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SINCE THIS IS A DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM, PART OF THE SYSTEMWILL STILL WORK AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE STOPPED, BUT OVER A GREATERDISTANCE. PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPINGDISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

  10. Fuel may leak at the throttle body connection

    Reported October 7, 1982Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 82V09600012,721 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Dealers will replace the fitting bolt and two washers at no cost.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
    Defect
    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
    Remedy
    THE FUEL FEED LINE FITTING BOLT AND TWO WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO OWNER.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN FUEL LEAKAGEOCCURS, A FIRE COULD START AND COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT,CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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