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Recall campaign79V098000

Recall 79V098000: 1980 Buick Skylark and 3 other models

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
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.

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.