Buick Skylark 1990
Model Skylark made in 1990 by Buick got 37 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.3l, 2.5l and 3.3l.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 25/39/30 | Regular | $ 606 | 4 | 890831 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 25/40/30 | Regular | $ 606 | 4 | 890801 |
| ( 3.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/22 | 22/35/26 | Regular | $ 717 | 4 | 890810 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1990 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 3202 | 04/18/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/15/1990 | 06/27/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source, couldresult in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Properly torque the front fuel feed and return hoses at the body rail lines to prevent fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front fuel feed and return hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE92039 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/15/1992 | 08/14/1992 | BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 07/27/1998 | ||
| Steering wheel horn failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 2 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Replaced alternator twice. | |||
| The alternator went out on the car at 19,000 miles purchase car new and the muffler had rough out was replaced . tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1992 | |
| 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 | |||
| Vehicle stalls out with no warning while driving at any speed intermittently. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Replaced starter. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Electric module failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 1 | 07/27/1998 | ||
| Engine cooling system fan motor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1993 | 4 | ||
| Replaced thermostat 4 times. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 2 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Replaced head gasket/valve cover gasket. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 3 | 12/30/1992 | |
| Vehicle has been stalling intermittently, mostly at 50 mph. also accelerates on its own intermittently. *ak. dealer replaced crank senor assembly.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| The alternator went out on the car at 19,000 miles purchase car new and the muffler had rough out was replaced . tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | 07/27/1998 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 138000 | 0 | 10/04/2002 |
| 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. | |||
| 04/11/1995 | |||
| During morning startup vehicle caught on fire due to hole in the vacuum line. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 138000 | 0 | 10/04/2002 |
| 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. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 138000 | 0 | 10/04/2002 |
| 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. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 138000 | 0 | 10/04/2002 |
| 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. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1992 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/11/1996 | 1 | 04/20/1990 | |
| Torque converter replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 2 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Replaced rear main seal. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 05/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| 6 way power driver seat became loose, causing involuntary movement. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When applying the brakes, the vehicle engine shuts down and has to be restarted again. please describe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/02/1991 | 5 | ||
| Warped front brake rotors/pads/calipers, causing front end noise. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 03/30/2000 | |||
| While driving and making turns vehicle is hard to steer. contacted dealer . steering mechanism has rusted and loosened from the firewalls.*ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 01/31/2003 | 138000 | 10/04/2002 | |
| 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. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 01/31/2003 | 138000 | 10/04/2002 | |
| 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. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 11/06/1991 | 1 | ||
| Replaced leaking power steering rack. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| Paint chipping on vehicle causing extensive rust. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 1 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| 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! | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/01/1993 | |||
| Exterior body paint is peeling off vehicle. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 2 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Replaced struts shock absorbers. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 06/12/1991 | 2 | ||
| Stabilizer bar bushings failed, causing front end noise, also replaced mcpherson strut. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 1 | 07/27/1998 | ||
| Front bearing wheel failed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 3 | 12/30/1992 | |
| Vehicle has been stalling intermittently, mostly at 50 mph. also accelerates on its own intermittently. *ak. dealer replaced crank senor assembly.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | STRATFORD | 06615 | CONNECTICUT AUTO AUCTION | 203-378-9255 |
| NY | MEDFORD | NEIL BUICK | 631-289-7800 |