1987 Buick Skyhawk
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Buick Skyhawk. Newest first.
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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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).
The fuel feed and/or return hose/pipe assemblies could crack or separate, allowing fuel to leak into the underhood area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire, without priorwarning, and cause injury to occupants.
Remedy
Replace both fuel feed and return hose/pipe assemblies.
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While traveling ABS indicator light would flash when making a turn, vehicle would stall when depressing brakes. Please provide further information.*ak
- Tires
Driver's side rear tire locks up whether in reverse or in drive. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Possible electrical fire started under the hood. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake performance
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- Brake ineffectiveness
There is no summary currently available
- Poor braking
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
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