Model year record

1989 Buick Skyhawk

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 3 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V189000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 13,095
Reported to NHTSA: 1988-12-06
Owners notified: 1989-01-19

Defect description

A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Safety risk

IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FUEL TANK.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	—
Structure	1	—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.