Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Skyhawk.
The 1982 Buick Skyhawk arrived as part of the model's first generation, and while specific reliability data for this model year is not captured in the available records, the Skyhawk's later complaint history offers a window into the nameplate's durability. From 1991 to 1993, reported issues remained notably sparse, with a peak of just 2 complaints in 1992 and a low of 1 in 1991. This pattern of minimal owner grievances in subsequent years suggests that the Skyhawk platform generally avoided widespread problems, though the 1982 model's own standing in that trajectory remains unquantified.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 175.2 in |
| Overall width | 62.2 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Skyhawk of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 3-door Hatchback Coupe 3.8L V6 | 11.30 sec | 18.60 sec | 110 hp | RWD |
| 1975 | 3-door Hatchback Coupe 3.8L V6 | 14.20 sec | 19.70 sec | 110 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…
UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.