1981 Buick Skylark Sedan
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- Photo: Buick Skylark (6337936400) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Skylark (6482591191) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983-1984 Buick Skylark Custom 4dr by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Buick Skylark - rear - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Buick Skylark - interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Buick Skylark Sedan is an 84-hp 2.5-liter sedan with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,356 MSRP.
It makes 84 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm.
The Skylark measures 181.1 inches long on a 104.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,425 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,356 ($26,300 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder, in-line |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 84 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Injection Type | Rochester 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.1 in |
| Width | 69.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,425 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Buick Skylark Sedan 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 1981 Buick SKYLARK. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 24, 1981 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
THE ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND CABLE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURE. THE CABLE COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK DUE TO THE RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND BODY DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy: A NEW GROUND CABLE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V038000
Oct 8, 1980 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY THEN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE HOSE AND LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HOSES AND INLET PIPE AND ADD A CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 80V129000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Buick SKYLARK
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Buick SKYLARK. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 BUICK SKYLARK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.