What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Buick Skylark?

EPA figures for the 1985 Buick Skylark reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Buick Skylark?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Buick Skylark. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Buick Skylark?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Buick Skylark, most often about: Steering, Fuel System, Gasoline, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Buick · 1985

1985 Buick Skylark

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	22	18	494
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	21	31	25	355
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	16	22	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 84V132000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

8 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Steering 3 Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Visibility 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.