1979 Buick Skylark Auto
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- Photo: 1977 Buick Skylark S 2-door coupe, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevy Nova in Amman, Jordan 2 by Mutasim0hourani, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevy Nova in Amman, Jordan by Mutasim0hourani, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Buick Skylark S 2-door coupe, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Buick Skylark Auto is a 3.8-liter V6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L V6 OHV |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.5 x 86.4 mm |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Buick Skylark Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Buick SKYLARK. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NHTSA campaign 07E088000
May 6, 1979 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MAY CAUSE A RANDOM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE STARTING BY ITSELF WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO THE "ON" POSITION.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCHES ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V141000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 BUICK SKYLARK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.