1987 BUICK SKYHAWK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK
The 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK, potentially affecting up to 221,249 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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).
View full details →Recall 87V184000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 131,476 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FUEL FEED AND/OR RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE BOTH FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.
View full details →Recall 86V128000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
| 1,470 vehicles affected
Defect: PARKING BRAKE LEVER MECHANISMS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN APPLIED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHEN MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHEN MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK SKYHAWK
- 1982 BUICK SKYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 1983 BUICK SKYHAWK — 1 complaint
- 1984 BUICK SKYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 1985 BUICK SKYHAWK — 2 complaints
- 1986 BUICK SKYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK (current)
- 1988 BUICK SKYHAWK — 0 complaints
- 1989 BUICK SKYHAWK — 3 complaints
- 1991 BUICK SKYHAWK — 1 complaint
- 1992 BUICK SKYHAWK — 2 complaints
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