1997 BUICK SKYLARK Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 96V212000 on 10/30/1996
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1996 - 09/29/1996
- Affected:
- 245
- Defect:
- During assembly of the left rear quarter panel, some welds were missed. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a rear end collision, the vehicle sheet metal structure will not perform as designed causing unexpected damage to the fuel tank or fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage. if this is a fuel leak and an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect for the missing welds and, if necessary, place three whelds between the involved panels applying primer, sealer and anti-corrosion materials.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification began during october 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V059000 on 04/24/1997
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1996 - 01/29/1997
- Affected:
- 3,464
- Defect:
- The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. if the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur between the positive terminal and negative cable resulting in extremely high current flow.
- Consequence:
- This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification began during april 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 02V070000 on 03/24/2002
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1996 - 07/30/1997
- Affected:
- 1,589,948
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles. if the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
- Consequence:
- If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. owner notification began march 27, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 07E015000 on 02/25/2007
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Affected:
- 3,124
- Defect:
- Certain delphi aftermarket fuel pump modules / module reservoir assemblies (mra) that were sold for use on the above listed vehicles. during production the mras vent and fuel return tubes were reversed. this condition can result in the vehicle not running correctly (idle rough and/or stall) due to an overly rich fuel blend or the vehicle's evaporative emission carbon canister may leak fuel.
- Consequence:
- A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. a fuel leak can result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Delphi will notify owners and replace the defective mras free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 1-877-335-7443.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07E021000 on 03/11/2007
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
- Affected:
- 742
- Defect:
- Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
- Consequence:
- Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Correction:
- Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1997 BUICK SKYLARK TSBs (46)
- Bulletin:
- 676204
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Coolant loss, visible coolant leakage, low coolant lamp on or coolant odor caused by coolant leakage. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 676528
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Intermittent diagnostic trouble code p0107 map sensor circuit low voltage (pcm flash calibration) *tw
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 631109
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Air coming from i/p vent while in heater modes or a delay occurs when changing to a new mode setting (diagnose/modify/replace). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 677164
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 733301
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Squawk noise coming from front suspension or engine compartment area (install ultra high molecular tape). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 676305
- Component:
- 183000 vehicle speed control:cables
- Summary:
- Difficult to depress accelerator pedal and/or accelerator cable separation (install accelerator cable and clip). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 776109
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine stall at cold start, rough idle, oil filter expansion, high oil pressure and engine misfire dtc's (replace oil pump with improved press relief valve bore). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 549001A
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 970501776109
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, and p0304 indicating engine misfire conditions. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101731616
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Comments that the seat belt latch slides to the seat belt anchor sleeve. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101631041
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- Bulletin:
- 971101776304
- Component:
- 073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9709015015A
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Complaints that the abs indicator lamp is "on". *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970801676305
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Some vehicles experience difficulties to depress accelerator pedal and/or an accelerator cable separation. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970801735026
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98776304A
- Component:
- 073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98731616A
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Seat belt latch slides to seat belt anchor sleeve. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98776514A
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a mil (malfunction indicator lamp) light illuminated on the vehicle's instrument panel. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9810015
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- Information on generator not charging. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98836416
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Conditions regarding weak or discharged battery, slow starting, gen or mil lamp on, various driveability symptoms. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98576124A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 833208
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment about a squeak/ squawk type noise coming from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 831704
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 990604005
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990730030
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000524001
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
- Bulletin:
- 876002A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re
- Bulletin:
- 990604005A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990730030A
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking
- Bulletin:
- 010601010A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010602012
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010849020
- Component:
- 116000 electrical system:ignition
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 020601014
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010601002A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00966B
- Component:
- 046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
- Summary:
- Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00966
- Component:
- 046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
- Summary:
- Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04152004
- Component:
- 046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
- Summary:
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. gm voicemail express. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3447
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 4t40e or 4t45e will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3253
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Vehicle will not move in either direction. transmission may show over full. p90 4t40e 4t45e no movement drive or reverse. converter may be empty of fluid. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4615
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Abs pump running when not needed. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 16NA260
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- Bulletin:
- PIP4723B
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- Bulletin:
- 05-06-04-035D
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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