1990 BUICK Skylark Problems

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Complaints Reported

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 complaints

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR FOUR TIMES. A MECHANIC WAS TELLING HIM "ALTERNATOR WAS BUILT TOO FRAGILE FOR AMOUNT OF AMPAGE." PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 01, 2001

STEERING WHEEL HORN FAILED.

Feb 04, 1999

REPLACED STARTER.

Apr 30, 1998

REPLACED ALTERNATOR TWICE.

Apr 30, 1998

ELECTRIC MODULE FAILED.

Nov 04, 1997

+ 2 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 complaints

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAN MOTOR FAILED.

Feb 04, 1999

REPLACED HEAD GASKET/VALVE COVER GASKET.

Apr 30, 1998

THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT ON THE CAR AT 19,000 MILES PURCHASE CAR NEW AND THE MUFFLER HAD ROUGH OUT WAS REPLACED . TT

Nov 24, 1995

REPLACED THERMOSTAT 4 TIMES.

Jan 23, 1995

STEERING

3 complaints

STEERING RACK AND PINION AS WELL AS GEAR BOX. SEVERE GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL,EVEN AT A SLIGHT TURN. BEEN REPAIRED BUT IT IS STILL DOING IT.

Feb 06, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER. CONTACTED DEALER . STEERING MECHANISM HAS RUSTED AND LOOSENED FROM THE FIREWALLS.*AK

Jul 18, 2000

REPLACED LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK.

Jan 23, 1995

STRUCTURE

3 complaints

MAIN REAR BUMPER SUPPORT HAS RUSTED AWAY - IT'S GONE. GM CLAIMS BECAUSE THE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED, THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. THE CAR ONLY HAS APPROX 103,000 MILES ON IT AND THE REST OF THE CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE! ALL I WANT IS A RECALL FOR THEM TO REPLACE THIS BUMPER SO I CAN SELL IT WITH A CLEAR CONCIENCE!

May 11, 2001

PAINT CHIPPING ON VEHICLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE RUST.

Nov 04, 1997

EXTERIOR BODY PAINT IS PEELING OFF VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 18, 1997

SUSPENSION

3 complaints

FRONT BEARING WHEEL FAILED.

Feb 04, 1999

REPLACED STRUTS SHOCK ABSORBERS.

Apr 30, 1998

STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE, ALSO REPLACED MCPHERSON STRUT. *AK

Jan 23, 1995

POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

REPLACED REAR MAIN SEAL.

Apr 30, 1998

TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED.

Oct 17, 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 complaints

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 01, 1996

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS/CALIPERS, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE.

Jan 23, 1995

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

1990 BUICK SKYLARK (QUAD 4 ENGINE)-CHRONIC STALLING DUE TO FAULTY LOCKUP TORQUE CONVERTER.COIL HOUSING WAS REPLACED 3X IN SIX YEARS .ALLDATA LISTS TECH. SERVICE BULLETINS CONCERNING THESE PROBLEMS.LETTERS TO GM AND BUICK FIELD ZONE OFFICE SEEKING RESTITUTION RECEIVED NO RESPONSE WHATSOEVER.*AK

Aug 31, 2003

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD JOLTING BANG WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR WHETHER IT IS IN DRIVE,REVERSE OR PARK. DRIVER ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF CAR WHEN IN DRIVE GEAR. ALSO HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE HOSE, WHICH DURING MORNING CAR WARM-UP, CAR STARTED SMOKING, WHICH CAME FROM UNDER CAR FROM THE VAC. LINE(FUEL LINE). HAD THE LINE REPAIRED BUT TRANNY IS STILL A PROBLEM.

Feb 06, 2003

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STALLING INTERMITTENTLY, MOSTLY AT 50 MPH. ALSO ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK. DEALER REPLACED CRANK SENOR ASSEMBLY.*JB

Mar 26, 2001

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Feb 04, 1999

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

CAR RAN OFF THE ROAD AND THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO HIT HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 21, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SEATS

1 complaint

6 WAY POWER DRIVER SEAT BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT. TT

Jun 21, 1995

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

DURING MORNING STARTUP VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO HOLE IN THE VACUUM LINE. TT

Apr 18, 1995

Fire: 1

4.8/5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1990 BUICK Skylark have?

The 1990 BUICK Skylark currently has 31 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1990 BUICK Skylark?

The most common problems reported for the 1990 BUICK Skylark are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1990 BUICK Skylark problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1990 BUICK Skylark comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

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Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1990 BUICK Skylark VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1990 BUICK Skylark reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1990 BUICK Skylark. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.