NHTSA Recall 79V220000: Cooling unit and lines (power train)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 224,892 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Buick Skylark.
| NHTSA campaign | 79V220000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Report received | September 25, 1979 |
| Owner notification | October 11, 1979 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
The automatic cooler line hoses on some of the suspect vehicles may contain material voids, which combined with a high thermal expansion at elevated temperatures, could result in hose failure and transmission fluid leakage.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the cooler line hoses using hoses with kevlar braided reinforcement.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission hoses.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire may result which could cause seriouspersonal injury.
Vehicles covered by recall 79V220000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Skylark | 1980 |
| Chevrolet Citation | 1980 |
| Oldsmobile Omega | 1980 |
| Pontiac Phoenix | 1980 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.