1990 BUICK SKYLARK

2 recalls, 37 complaints - 1 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

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 CE... Read more

Consequence

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.

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).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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

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.

3,202 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

37 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER	2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY	1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK	1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE	1

Incident date: Jan 27, 2000

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

Incident date: Jan 27, 2000

Incident date: Feb 1, 2003

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 L... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2003

Incident date: Jan 31, 2003

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.

Incident date: Jan 31, 2003

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 CO... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1996

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

Incident date: Jan 1, 1996

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

Incident date: Dec 1, 2000

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

Incident date: Mar 30, 2000

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

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAN MOTOR FAILED.

FRONT BEARING WHEEL FAILED.

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

STEERING WHEEL HORN FAILED.

PAINT CHIPPING ON VEHICLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE RUST.

ELECTRIC MODULE FAILED.

REPLACED HEAD GASKET/VALVE COVER GASKET.

REPLACED STRUTS SHOCK ABSORBERS.

REPLACED REAR MAIN SEAL.

REPLACED ALTERNATOR TWICE.

REPLACED STARTER.

Incident date: Apr 1, 1993

EXTERIOR BODY PAINT IS PEELING OFF VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Oct 11, 1996

TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED.

Incident date: Mar 1, 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

Crash 1 injured

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

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

Incident date: May 14, 1995

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

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED INTERMITTENTLY. TT

Incident date: Apr 11, 1995

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

Fire

Incident date: Jun 12, 1991

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

Incident date: Nov 6, 1991

REPLACED LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK.

Incident date: Nov 1, 1993

REPLACED THERMOSTAT 4 TIMES.

Incident date: Oct 2, 1991

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

EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 BUICK SKYLARK

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	28.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	29.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	25.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 BUICK SKYLARK

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	1

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK SKYLARK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

STEERING COLUMN FIRES

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985

SEAT BELT SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING

There is no summary currently available