The 1985 Buick Skylark has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,130 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Hi! I don't know if this is applicable if I am not the original owner. I was on the freeway...car just died, no problem with restarting, just like no fuel going to motor, after cooling down for a while , it was "okay"mechanic could find nothing wrong. I finally had to go to get a catalytic…”
“Hi! I don't know if this is applicable if I am not the original owner. I was on the freeway...car just died, no problem with restarting, just like no fuel going to motor, after cooling down for a while , it was "okay"mechanic could find nothing wrong. I finally had to go to get a catalytic…”
“Engine failed resulting in vehicle fire under the hood and quickly spread to the rest of the vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report) nlm”
“Engine failed resulting in vehicle fire under the hood and quickly spread to the rest of the vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report) nlm”
“Engine failed resulting in vehicle fire under the hood and quickly spread to the rest of the vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report) nlm”
“Steering; power steering, steering effort increases during cold start temporary lack of power steering, can not make a right turn ea87-006. *ak”
“Steering; power steering, steering effort increases during cold start temporary lack of power steering, can not make a right turn ea87-006. *ak”
“Heater fails to heat vehicle properly. *skd”
SUMMARY:GM BELIEVES THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED THROUGH ITS PUBLI-CATION OF 7 SERVICE BULLETINS CONCERNING THIS MATTER. IN ADDITION, GMDOES NOT BELIEVE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD.ANALYSIS: THREE FAILURE MODES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED; INSULATING FILM MAYBUILD UP BETWEEN THE BRUSH FACE AND THE…
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:GM HAS DEVELOPED A SPLITRING FIELD REPAIR KIT AND IS EXTENDING THE WARRANRY ON ALL 1982-84 A,J, AND X, BODY CARS AND 1985 C,BODY CARS.THE WARRANTY APPLIES TO CARSTHAT ARE FOR 50,000 MILES OR 5 YRS.IT INCLUDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSREPAIRS.ANALYSIS:WEARING OF THE RACK…
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Buick Skylark as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.