Recall 79V098000: 1980 Buick Skylark and 3 other models
- Report received
- Apr 17, 1979
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 23,725vehicles
- Model years
- 1980
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The front suspension coil spring may have a larger than desired inside diameter of the lower coil where it rests on the spring seat. This could allow the spring to be forced over the lower spring seat due to suspension forces.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Buick Skylark0 complaints
- 1980 Chevrolet Citation1 complaints
- 1980 Oldsmobile Omega1 complaints
- 1980 Pontiac Phoenix0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.