- The problem
- 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, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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).
Vehicle safety record
1982 Buick Skyhawk Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Buick Skyhawk have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Skyhawk year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 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
- The problem
- 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 while driving, if the fuel tank is above 3/4 full.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.
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No complaints about the 1982 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 years1982 Buick Skyhawk vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Buick Skyhawk | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1982 Buick Century | 3 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Buick Skylark | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1982 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Buick Regal | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Buick Riviera | 1 | 1 | A | 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 1982 Buick Skyhawk
Does the 1982 Buick Skyhawk have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1982 Buick Skyhawk: fuel system, gasoline (May 2006); filler pipe and cap (March 1982). 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 1982 Buick Skyhawk had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 Buick Skyhawk a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 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 1982 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