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1985 Buick Skylark
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
The Buick Skylark is a passenger car formerly produced by Buick. The model was made in six production runs, during 46 years, over which the car's design varied dramatically due to changing technology, tastes, and new standards implemented over the years. It was named for the species of bird called skylark.
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.
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)
11 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 11 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Buick Skylark, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Steering, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.