- The problem
- The intermediate shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have been machined oversized in the serration area where it attaches to the steering column. This would prevent the coupling from properly tightening on the shaft when the clamp and pinch bolt were installed.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the shaft coupling, if necessary, without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Buick Skyhawk Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Buick Skyhawk have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1978 for the steering wheel / handle bar.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Skyhawk year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Buick Skyhawk recalls 1
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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No complaints about the 1978 Buick Skyhawk yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Buick Skyhawk: every year compared
All Skyhawk years1978 Buick Skyhawk vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Buick Skyhawk | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1978 Buick Buick | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1 | 7 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1978 Buick Skyhawk
Does the 1978 Buick Skyhawk have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Buick Skyhawk: steering wheel / handle bar (January 1978). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Buick Skyhawk had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Buick Skyhawk a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 1978 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