1989 Buick Skylark
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 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).
Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.
Remedy
Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.
Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
Remedy
Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.
Owner complaints
4 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While vehicle was parked and after starting it, vehicle exploded and burst into flames, resulting in a fire without any prior warning. please provide further information. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump · Suspension › Front
Water pump replaced due to leak. *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Fuel feed hose ruptured and leaked fuel in engine compartment, causing a fire. *ak
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
Every Buick Skylark model year
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