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1975-1993 · 15 model years
Buick Skyhawk Problems by year
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Buick Skyhawk across 15 model years, and it has 18 recalls. The 1983 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1991 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 18
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Skyhawk complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Skyhawk problems
Buick Skyhawk recalls 18
A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation.
The fuel feed and/or return hose/pipe assemblies could crack or separate, allowing fuel to leak into the underhood area.
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.
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.
Parking brake lever mechanisms may not properly engage when applied as required by fmvss 105. Consequence of defect: vehicle could...
The engine air cleaner plastic trim cover could fall off the air cleaner assembly and land on the exhaust manifold creating a fire hazard...
Incorrect tail lamp lens were installed, lens do not conform to fmvss 108, lamp reflective device and associated equipment. Consequence of defect: in times of...
Covers1986 Buick Skyhawk
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.
Possible fuel leakage could occur at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection on the involved vehicles.
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...
Latest Skyhawk complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 buick skyhawk. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall whenever it came to a stop. The vehicle would only restart once the engine was cooled down. The contact was advised by a dealer to un plug a four pronged connecter that leads to the transmission to prevent the failure. The contact felt this was a safety issue because this prevented the vehicle from slowing down on hills. The manufacturer stated that there was nothing that could be done to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 18,000.
When it rains vehicle would leak, causing severe water damage throughout the vehicle. Consumer will be taking the vehicle to the dealership for analysis. *Ak
The consumer is concern when there is inclement weather. Water comes in though the windshield causing water inside of the vehicle. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
There was a recall on power operated windows. Consumer took vehicle in for recall repairs, and three years later problem reoccurred.*Ak
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street and smelled something burning. She saw smoke inside of car, and pulled over. Fire started in turn signal inside of trunk area. Dealership will be notified.*Ak
Consumer was traveling under five miles . While coming into parking lot she was braking to park and vehicle shot off like a bullet. *Ak
Questions about the Buick Skyhawk
Which Buick Skyhawk years have the most problems?
Which Buick Skyhawk years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Buick Skyhawk problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (3), body, doors & structure (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Buick Skyhawk have?
NHTSA lists 18 recalls across all Buick Skyhawk model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data