1986 Buick Skylark
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 Buick Skylark. 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).
Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Headlights would cycle on and off. sudden loss ofheadlights under severe weather or nightimer driving conditions could resultin a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Replace headlight switch with modified switch.
Owner complaints
8 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Tank valve/gauge · Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
I am a college student. I commute about 50 miles to school and back. I was in brick nj on rt 70 about to enter the parkway when I saw smoke coming out of my hood. before this happened I was using gallons of coolant in my car. I pulled over and got out and opened my hood so the car could cool.…
I am a college student. I commute about 50 miles to school and back. I was in brick nj on rt 70 about to enter the parkway when I saw smoke coming out of my hood. before this happened I was using gallons of coolant in my car. I pulled over and got out and opened my hood so the car could cool. it was then drive able to the nearest mechanic where he replaced my intake gasket. during the duration of this day event I had to miss 1 class and had to ask my father to drive me so I wouldnt miss my other two exams for the day. the intake cost me 527.35. *ak
- Equipment › Electrical
Electronic dashboard failure.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractors for both left and right side inoperable, rendering seatbelt unusable. the plunger activated by the closing of front car doors has a cable attatched to release the belts. The cable for both front doors IS broken. This causes the seat belts to remain locked, therefore driver…
Seat belt retractors for both left and right side inoperable, rendering seatbelt unusable. the plunger activated by the closing of front car doors has a cable attatched to release the belts. The cable for both front doors IS broken. This causes the seat belts to remain locked, therefore driver and front passenger cannot use their restraints. I believe this to be a manufacturing or materials defect that should be repaired by the automaker or supplier.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Water pump failed.
- Wheels
Wheel fell off. (Ohio state police report)
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wipers will not stay on , have to hold switch in when driving. had vehicle in for repair of windshield wipers and they still won't work. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine failure due to a defective engine head gasket/also overheated. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's side seat failure, seat belt will not come out of its housing. tt
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
- Safety belt cut at d-ring
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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