Recall 79V221000: 1980 Buick Skylark and 3 other models
- Report received
- Oct 17, 1979
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 161,225vehicles
- 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 steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. If this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.
Remedy
The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.
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.