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.
The worst 1990 Buick Skylark problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical7
- Engine5
- Transmission4
- Body3
- Steering3
Problems by type
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- Electrical7
- Engine5
- Transmission4
- Body3
- Steering3
- Suspension3
- Brakes2
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Improperly torqued connections of front fuel feed and return hoses to fuel pipes at the body rail could loosen and leak fuel into the underhood area.
- Risk
- Fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source, couldresult in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Properly torque the front fuel feed and return hoses at the body rail lines to prevent fuel leakage.
Recall number 90V119000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Brake caliper corrosion
There is no summary currently available
PE92039
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Buick Skylark 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Buick Skylark fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 |
What 1990 Buick Skylark owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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!
Vehicle has been stalling intermittently, mostly at 50 MPH. Also accelerates on its own intermittently. *ak. Dealer replaced crank senor assembly.
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.
While driving and making turns vehicle is hard to steer. Contacted dealer . Steering mechanism has rusted and loosened from the firewalls.
Steering wheel horn failed.
Replaced starter.
Paint chipping on vehicle causing extensive rust.
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Questions about the 1990 Buick Skylark
Is the 1990 Buick Skylark reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1990 Buick Skylark, fewer than a typical Skylark model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Buick Skylark?
Electrical system, with 7 complaints. Next is engine (5).
How many recalls does the 1990 Buick Skylark have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Buick Skylark have the most electrical problems?
The Buick Skylark model years with the most electrical complaints are 1995 (31 complaints), 1996 (15 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Buick Skylark get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Buick Skylark range from 20 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 28 highway.
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