1982 Buick Skylark
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1982 Buick Skylark. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1982 Buick Skylark. Newest first.
Rear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. Some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force specified by federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners.
Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. Leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank IS above 3/4 full.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.
The clutch cable may rub against the master cylinder brake pipe when the clutch pedal IS operated. Continued operation of the vehicle may result in wear through of the insulation on the clutch cable. The resulting metal on metal contact could lead to failure of the brake pipe, loss of brake fluid, and partial loss of brake action.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct system by providing a minimum 1/2 inch clearance between clutch cable and brake pipe to avoid metal on metal contact.
Owner complaints
3 complaints4 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Engine stalls when cornering or waiting at intersections with stop lights whenever ambient air temperatures exceed 85 degrees f*. must wait longer as temps. Increase. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The seat belts did not work while accident occurred, four people injured and one death due to seat belt failure.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Brake calipers locked up. *Sd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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:wearing of the rack…
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:wearing of the rack and pinion housing and low ambient tempcan cause temporary loss of power assist.teflon o rings fail to sealoff internal pressure.status:evaluating the extended warranty offer by gm.======
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