- 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
1985 Buick Skyhawk Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1985 Buick Skyhawk with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 1984 has 0 and the 1986 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Skyhawk year, for its age
#125 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 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
- The engine air cleaner plastic trim cover could fall off the air cleaner assembly and land on the exhaust manifold creating a fire hazard. Consequence of defect: if the car is being operated at the time that the plastic trim cover falls off, an engine compartment fire could occur without warning.
- The fix
- REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1985 Buick Skyhawk
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Buick Skyhawk: every year compared
All Skyhawk years1985 Buick Skyhawk vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Buick Skyhawk | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 1985 Buick Regal | 12 | 9 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Park Avenue | 10 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Century | 9 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Skylark | 6 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Lesabre | 5 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Somerset | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Riviera | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Buick Buick | 1 | 0 | C | 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 1985 Buick Skyhawk
Does the 1985 Buick Skyhawk have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1985 Buick Skyhawk: fuel system, gasoline (May 2006); engine (May 1986). 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 1985 Buick Skyhawk had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 16, 1997 and the latest on February 16, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 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 1985 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