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Buick Skyhawk Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints across 14 model years of the Buick Skyhawk (1975–1993). The most-complained-about year is 1987.

17
safety recalls, all years
14
owner complaints, all years
1983
year with most recalls
1987
year with most complaints

Pick your Buick Skyhawk model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1993 Buick Skyhawk02
1992 Buick Skyhawk02
1991 Buick Skyhawk01
1989 Buick Skyhawk13
1987 Buick Skyhawk23
1986 Buick Skyhawk10
1985 Buick Skyhawk11
1984 Buick Skyhawk20
1983 Buick Skyhawk41
1982 Buick Skyhawk10
1979 Buick Skyhawk10
1978 Buick Skyhawk10
1976 Buick Skyhawk20
1975 Buick Skyhawk21

What Buick Skyhawk owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The 1987 model year has the most, with 3.

All Buick Skyhawk recalls (17)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Buick Skyhawk, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 88V189000 Reported 13,095 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation.

    Remedy: Replace fuel tank.

    Model years: 1989

  2. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 87V184000 Reported 131,476 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fuel feed and/or return hose/pipe assemblies could crack or separate, allowing fuel to leak into the underhood area.

    Remedy: Replace both fuel feed and return hose/pipe assemblies.

    Model years: 1987

  3. Crankcase (pcv) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 87V165000 Reported 126,319 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Replace pulsair check valve and shut off valve with newly designed valves.

    Model years: 1983

  4. Seats

    NHTSA 87V079000 Reported 1,136,407 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat.

    Model years: 1983, 1984

  5. Mechanical (parking brake)

    NHTSA 86V128000 Reported 1,470 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Model years: 1987

  6. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 86V073000 Reported 87,174 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Remove the trim cover and discard.

    Model years: 1985

  7. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 85V149000 Reported 4,036 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Incorrect tail lamp lens were installed, lens do not conform to FMVSS 108, lamp reflective device and associated equipment. Consequence of defect: in times of reduced visibility, an approaching vehicle may not be aware of this vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

    Remedy: Correct tail lamp lens will be installed.

    Model years: 1986

  8. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 84V011000 Reported 76,586 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

    Model years: 1984

  9. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V105000 Reported 352,036 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.

    Model years: 1983

  10. Injectors (fuel system)

    NHTSA 82V096000 Reported 12,721 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Possible fuel leakage could occur at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection on the involved vehicles.

    Remedy: The fuel feed line fitting bolt and two washers will be replaced by the dealer at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1983

  11. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 82V021000 Reported 519,329 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  12. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 79V151000 Reported 42,977 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The carburetor fuel feed hose may not have been properly positioned during assembly. As a result the hose could come in contact with or be too close to the engine emission exhaust system gas recirculation valve. This can cause the hose to rupture.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect the fuel feed hose and reposition it, if necessary. Also, any damaged hose will be replaced.

    Model years: 1979

  13. Wheel bearing (suspension)

    NHTSA 78V242000 Reported 130,965 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certain driving conditions, including extended severe braking, the wheel bearing area may encounter temperatures that can cause the grease to migrate out of the bearing area. This will reduce the amount of lubrication available to the bearings and result in front wheel bearing failure and spindle damage.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the front wheel bearings and associated parts on all involved vehicles free of charge.

    Model years: 1975

  14. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 78V019000 Reported 22,268 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The intermediate shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have been machined oversized in the serration area where it attaches to the steering column. This would prevent the coupling from properly tightening on the shaft when the clamp and pinch bolt were installed.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the shaft coupling, if necessary, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978

  15. Pads (service brakes)

    NHTSA 76V023000 Reported 34,208 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1976

  16. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 76V018000 Reported 20 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1976

  17. Carrier/rack (equipment)

    NHTSA 75V129000 Reported 98,631 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1975

Other Buick models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.