Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1990 Buick Skylark, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system7
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Power train4
- Structure3
- Suspension3
- Steering3
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Seats1
- Fuel system, other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 1990 Buick Skylark.
| 1991037 5 Mar 1991 | Emissions Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. Cracks may develop in the casing of the integrated direct ignition coil. Correction: Ignit… |
| 1990126 20 Aug 1990 | Lights And Instruments THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) MODULE, WHICH IS LOCATED NEAR THE BATTERY, COULD OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL … |
| 1990083 11 Jun 1990 | Fuel System VEHICLES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY TORQUED CONNECTIONS OF THE FRONT FUEL FEED/RETURN HOSES TO THE FUEL PIPES AT THE BODY RAIL. A FITTING MAY LOOSEN ENOUGH TO LEAK… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Buick told its dealers about the 1990 Buick Skylark: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 613590 | INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation