1980 Buick Skylark

No complaint components on file for this model year.

9 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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   1979-03-28Seats79V073000 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…

   Remedy: Both front seat adjuster assemblies will be replaced at no charge to owner.

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   1979-04-01Fuel system, gasoline79V091000 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…

   Remedy: If proper clearance is not present, the metal fuel pipe will be reformed upwards to correct the problem, without charge to owner.

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   1979-04-01Suspension79V098000 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…

   Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge.

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   1979-04-04Service brakes, hydraulic79V090000 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…

   Remedy: The clutch cable routing will be revised to prevent contact with the master cylinder, without charge.

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   1979-10-08Steering79V221000 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…

   Remedy: The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.

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   1979-10-11Power train79V220000 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…

   Remedy: The dealer will replace the cooler line hoses using hoses with kevlar braided reinforcement.

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   1979-10-24Exterior lighting79V234000 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…

   Remedy: Dealer will install the correct flasher unit without charge to owner.

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   1981-08-25Service brakes, hydraulic81V095000 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.

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   1982-05-20Defect petitionClosed 1982-10-18 Trans. Lockups and trans. Hard shifting
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    1982-11-30Defect petitionClosed 1982-12-08 Rear brake lockup, expand case C81-09 to
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    1983-03-23Defect petitionClosed 1983-07-20 Locked power steering system
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    1983-03-29Defect petitionClosed 1983-07-29 Loss of power brake assist (E80-100)
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    1983-04-04Service brakes, hydraulic83V018000 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…

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    1983-09-01Defect petitionClosed 1983-09-22 Rear wheel lockup involving aftermarket
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    1986-09-18Defect petitionClosed 1986-10-06 Expedite determinatn of defect in C84-01
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    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist

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.