1989 BUICK SKYLARK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 BUICK SKYLARK
The 1989 BUICK SKYLARK has received a total of 18 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:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 BUICK SKYLARK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1989 BUICK SKYLARK, potentially affecting up to 258,904 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 92V150000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 108,836 vehicles affected
Defect: FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 90V042000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 61,765 vehicles affected
Defect: FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: LEAKING FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 BUICK SKYLARK
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 BUICK SKYLARK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND AFTER STARTING IT, VEHICLE EXPLODED AND BURST INTO FLAMES, RESULTING IN A FIRE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
SPARK PLUGS REPLACED. *SD
ECM REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED. *SD
View all Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1989 BUICK SKYLARK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 BUICK SKYLARK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 BUICK SKYLARK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 BUICK SKYLARK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK SKYLARK
- 1984 BUICK SKYLARK — 27 complaints
- 1985 BUICK SKYLARK — 11 complaints
- 1986 BUICK SKYLARK — 10 complaints
- 1987 BUICK SKYLARK — 0 complaints
- 1988 BUICK SKYLARK — 17 complaints
- 1989 BUICK SKYLARK (current)
- 1990 BUICK SKYLARK — 37 complaints
- 1991 BUICK SKYLARK — 46 complaints
- 1992 BUICK SKYLARK — 48 complaints
- 1993 BUICK SKYLARK — 54 complaints
- 1994 BUICK SKYLARK — 95 complaints
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