1980 Buick Skylark

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1980 Buick Skylark
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Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Skylark Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1980 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 46 complaints 1994: 68 complaints 1995: 85 complaints 1995 1996: 85 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1980: 0 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19856
19868
19870
198814
19894
199019
199138
199232
199346
199468
199585
199685
199779
199824
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19790328 — seats

VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS". THE LOCK BAR IN THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY AND THE ABILITY OF THE SEAT AD

Remedy: BOTH FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 79V073000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19790401 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND CONTACT THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE ROTATING BOOT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL HOSE, RESULTING I

Remedy: IF PROPER CLEARANCE IS NOT PRESENT, THE METAL FUEL PIPE WILL BE REFORMED UPWARDS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 79V091000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19790401 — suspension

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE IT RESTS ON THE SPRING SEAT. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING TO BE FORCED OVER THE LOWER SPRING SEAT

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 79V098000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19790404 — service brakes, hydraulic

THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE AND BRAKE PIPE IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS CAN RESULT IN RUBBING CONTACT WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS OPERATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PIPE

Remedy: THE CLUTCH CABLE ROUTING WILL BE REVISED TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE MASTER CYLINDER, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 79V090000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19791008 — steering

THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT HIGH MILEAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT TO BECOME LOOSE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE DRIVE

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED TYPE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 79V221000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19791011 — power train

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 TRAN

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE COOLER LINE HOSES USING HOSES WITH KEVLAR BRAIDED REINFORCEMENT.

Campaign 79V220000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19791024 — exterior lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER UNIT INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THIS INCORRECT

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT FLASHER UNIT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 79V234000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19810825 — service brakes, hydraulic

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DURING HIGH DECELERATION BRAKING. THE PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE PROPORTIONER VALVES IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PROPORTIONER VALVES AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL NEW VALVES.

Campaign 81V095000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19820520 — DP (closed 19821018)

TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTING

I 19821130 — DP (closed 19821208)

REAR BRAKE LOCKUP, EXPAND CASE C81-09 TO

I 19830323 — DP (closed 19830720)

LOCKED POWER STEERING SYSTEM

I 19830329 — DP (closed 19830729)

LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST (E80-100)

R 19830404 — service brakes, hydraulic

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE REAR WHEEL SKID DURING BRAKING. REAR WHEEL SKIDDING IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR ON A WET OR SLICK SURFACE.

Remedy: DEPENDING ON THE TRANSMISSION TYPE AND THE BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE OR REPAIR, AS NECESSARY, CERTAIN FRONT BRAKE COMPONENTS, AND THE PARKING BRAKE CA

Campaign 83V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19830901 — DP (closed 19830922)

REAR WHEEL LOCKUP INVOLVING AFTERMARKET

I 19860918 — DP (closed 19861006)

EXPEDITE DETERMINATN OF DEFECT IN C84-01

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19880919)

POWER ST. ASSIST

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1980 Buick Skylark — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 79V073000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 79V091000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 79V098000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 79V090000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 79V221000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 79V220000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 79V234000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 81V095000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 83V018000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1991 ▲ 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1980 Buick Skylark reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1980 Buick Skylark have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.