1986 Buick Skyhawk
US · Compact Cars
The 1986 Buick Skyhawk is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 1.8 L to 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 1.8L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 1.8L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- 2.0L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 2.0L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- Skyhawk Wagon · 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Skyhawk Wagon · 1.8L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- Skyhawk Wagon · 2.0L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Skyhawk Wagon · 2.0L · FWD · 4-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.
06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS…
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 1).
Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA
85V149000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INCORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WERE INSTALLED, LENS DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 108, LAMP REFLECTIVE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN TIMES OF REDUCED VISIBILITY, AN APPROACHING VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: CORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Reported November 18, 1985. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 23, 2026
Data verified: October 24, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1985 Buick Skyhawk
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS/TRBO) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((CAL)(FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS/TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) - 1987 Buick Skyhawk
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((122) (FFS)) · FWD
26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1986 Buick Skyhawk have?
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1986 Buick Skyhawk?
Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1986 Buick Skyhawk front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1986 Buick Skyhawk?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.