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1987 Buick Skyhawk

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

The Buick Skyhawk is an automobile produced by Buick in two generations for the 1975 through 1989 model years.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 29 24 370
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Premium 18 25 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 22 30 25 355
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 29 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 22 29 25 355
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 33 26 342

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 86V128000

PARKING BRAKE LEVER MECHANISMS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN APPLIED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Campaign 87V184000

THE FUEL FEED AND/OR RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.

Campaign 06E043000

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS A

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

4 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 2 Tires 1 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Buick Skyhawk?

EPA figures for the 1987 Buick Skyhawk reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Buick Skyhawk?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Buick Skyhawk. 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 1987 Buick Skyhawk?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Buick Skyhawk, most often about: Electrical System, Tires, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.