- 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
1983 Buick Skyhawk Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1983 Buick Skyhawk with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in May 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 1982 has 0 and the 1984 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Skyhawk year, for its age
#54 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Buick Skyhawk problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1983 Buick Skyhawk recalls 5
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
- 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 risk
- If valve pieces lodge against throttle plate, engine maynot return to idle resulting in loss accelerator control and possibly a crash.
- The fix
- Replace pulsair check valve and shut off valve with newly designed valves.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- The fix
- Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.
- The problem
- Possible fuel leakage could occur at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection on the involved vehicles.
- The fix
- The fuel feed line fitting bolt and two washers will be replaced by the dealer at no cost to owner.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1983 Buick Skyhawk
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
When it is cold outside or when warming up the car the steering effort increases. Please describe. Tt
Buick Skyhawk: every year compared
All Skyhawk years1983 Buick Skyhawk vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Buick Skyhawk | 1 | 5 | F | |
| 1983 Buick Regal | 4 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Century | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Riviera | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Skylark | 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 1983 Buick Skyhawk
Does the 1983 Buick Skyhawk have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1983 Buick Skyhawk: fuel system, gasoline (May 2006); crankcase (pcv) (October 1987); seats (May 1987); differential proportional valve (October 1983) and more. 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 1983 Buick Skyhawk?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Buick Skyhawk had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 8, 1995 and the latest on September 8, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Buick Skyhawk a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 1983 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