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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1987 Buick Skyhawk.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,300 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Manual 4-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 18 | 29 | 22 | $3,150 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,300 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1987 Buick Skyhawk. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
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).
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHEN MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE LOCKS UP WHETHER IN REVERSE OR IN DRIVE. *AK
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
The 1987 Buick Skyhawk has 3 NHTSA recalls and 3 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
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.