- The problem
- Under certain driving conditions, including extended severe braking, the wheel bearing area may encounter temperatures that can cause the grease to migrate out of the bearing area. This will reduce the amount of lubrication available to the bearings and result in front wheel bearing failure and spindle damage.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace the front wheel bearings and associated parts on all involved vehicles free of charge.
Vehicle safety record
1975 Buick Skyhawk Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1975 Buick Skyhawk with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 1978 for the wheel bearing. For comparison, the 1976 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Skyhawk year, for its age
#3 most complained-about 1975 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1975 Buick Skyhawk problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1975 Buick Skyhawk recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1975 Buick Skyhawk
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
In 1975, my father bought the skyhawk as a special order. We had the vehicle about 6 months when, while driving down interstate 495 in maryland, the front left tire started peeling the steel of the steel belted tire. We were fortunate at that time to hear the noise of the steel against the wheel well, so we pulled over onto the shoulder. We were fortunate to have a md state trooper assist us with the spare (donut) tire. We continued the drive to delaware on the donut. Several months after that incident, the...
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rear left tire blew while driving on interstate 395 at shirlington (arlington, va) at the base of the feed-in ramp. Soon after, the right rear started splitting steel, at which point my father had all the tires replaced with goodyear rather than continuing to go back to firestone and getting a new tire and credit for the defective one. Although we no longer have the car (it died), firestone had the same or similar problems with their tires in 1975. The news seems to indicate that this is a fairly new problem, but as you can see from my comments, this was happening 25 years ago, only on sub-compact cars instead of sport utility vehicles. Although my dad passed away, I was with him for all 3 incidents, so if you have any questions, please call me. Thanks and have a good week!! *Ak( dot number: )
Buick Skyhawk: every year compared
All Skyhawk yearsQuestions about the 1975 Buick Skyhawk
Does the 1975 Buick Skyhawk have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1975 Buick Skyhawk: wheel bearing (November 1978); carrier / rack (July 1975). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1975 Buick Skyhawk?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1975 Buick Skyhawk had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 11, 2000 and the latest on September 11, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1975 Buick Skyhawk a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Buick Skyhawk year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Skyhawk years have the most complaints?
1987 (3), 1989 (3), 1992 (2). See every Buick Skyhawk year compared.
What should I do if my 1975 Buick Skyhawk has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data