There have been 17 safety recalls for the Buick Skyhawk. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Buick Skyhawk.
In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Buick Skyhawk, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1989 Chevrolet Corsica, 1989 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in an underhood fire, without priorwarning, and cause injury to occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1987 Pontiac Grand Am, 1987 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Summary: The fuel feed and/or return hose/pipe assemblies could crack or separate, allowing fuel to leak into the underhood area. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If valve pieces lodge against throttle plate, engine maynot return to idle resulting in loss accelerator control and possibly a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Buick Skyhawk, 1983 Cadillac Cimarron, 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1983 Oldsmobile Firenza |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
| Recall Summary: Internal corrosion of pulsair check valve assembly could permit exhaust gas to melt the plastic shut off valve and draw valve pieces into the air cleaner and throttle body. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Buick Skyhawk, 1984 Buick Skyhawk, 1983 Cadillac Cimarron, 1984 Cadillac Cimarron, 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1983 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1984 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1983 Pontiac Sunbird, 1984 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: The metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1987 Oldsmobile Firenza |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 6, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 13,095 |
| Dec. 1, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 131,476 |
| Oct. 26, 1987 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) | 126,319 |
| May. 7, 1987 | Seats | 1,136,407 |
| Sep. 15, 1986 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical | 1,470 |
| May. 28, 1986 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 87,174 |
| Nov. 18, 1985 | Exterior Lighting | 4,036 |
| Feb. 6, 1984 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 76,586 |
| Oct. 13, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 352,036 |
| Oct. 7, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors | 12,721 |
| Mar. 8, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 519,329 |
| Jun. 13, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 42,977 |
| Nov. 6, 1978 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 130,965 |
| Jan. 24, 1978 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 22,268 |
| Feb. 12, 1976 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads | 34,208 |
| Feb. 10, 1976 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 20 |
| Jul. 14, 1975 | Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack | 98,631 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1989 Buick Skyhawk | 1 |
| 1987 Buick Skyhawk | 2 |
| 1986 Buick Skyhawk | 1 |
| 1985 Buick Skyhawk | 1 |
| 1984 Buick Skyhawk | 2 |
| 1983 Buick Skyhawk | 4 |
| 1982 Buick Skyhawk | 1 |
| 1979 Buick Skyhawk | 1 |
| 1978 Buick Skyhawk | 1 |
| 1976 Buick Skyhawk | 2 |
| 1975 Buick Skyhawk | 2 |