1985 Buick Skylark
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 Buick Skylark. Newest first.
The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. This interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect vehicles and improve the clearance between the accelerator linkage and throttle body casing if needed, at no charge to owner.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
Provide in detail what safety defects the vehicle IS experiencing. No safety defect listed in the summary. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Hi! I don't know if this IS applicable if I am not the original owner. I was on the freeway...car just died, no problem with restarting, just like no fuel going to motor, after cooling down for a while , it was "okay"mechanic could find nothing wrong. I finally had to go to get a catalytic…
Hi! I don't know if this IS applicable if I am not the original owner. I was on the freeway...car just died, no problem with restarting, just like no fuel going to motor, after cooling down for a while , it was "okay"mechanic could find nothing wrong. I finally had to go to get a catalytic convertor, in nov./1999 and now in january of 2000, I need a new convertor, again. The repairman said it was running too rich, causing the inside of the convertor to melt, and then break inside. A new one in 2 months??? Please excuse this plea if I am not suppose to be writing as the second owner. The first owner was a little old lady, and those are original miles. I got the car at 16,500 miles. You would think it was a good thing to have so few miles...apparently not. Help??!! Thanks in advance. Camie gleghorn. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed resulting in vehicle fire under the hood and quickly spread to the rest of the vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report) nlm
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Steering; power steering, steering effort increases during cold start temporary lack of power steering, can not make a right turn ea87-006. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid
Power steering fluid IS not getting to the bracket. tt consumer states steering bracket IS going out, power steering fluid does not reach bearing, this IS what consumer was told by two different buick dealers consumer states what IS dangerous about this, IS when you want to turn right or left it…
Power steering fluid IS not getting to the bracket. tt consumer states steering bracket IS going out, power steering fluid does not reach bearing, this IS what consumer was told by two different buick dealers consumer states what IS dangerous about this, IS when you want to turn right or left it sticks and vehicle want sto continue to go straigh. also consumer has a fuel leak the fumes are coming inside vehicle very strong odor have to keep the windows down.*jb
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Heater fails to heat vehicle properly. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt separation
There is no summary currently available
- 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.======
- Windshield wipers
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the…
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the commutator of the wiper motor,corrosion may form in the wiper motor brush and disengagement of thewiper arms may occur. In view of the existing legal precedent, the largenumber of warranty claims concerning wiper motor failures (114,000) andthe high wiper motor and motor kit part sales (251,000), it IS imperativethat this matter receive management support.status: gm response dated 2/23/87. Analyzing as time permits.ea closed 3/2/88.=== d@
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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