Fuel systemPart report

1990 Buick Skylark Fuel system Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 11%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage: 138,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Buick Skylark, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related recalls

90V119000Jun 15, 1990Improperly 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.Covers: Buick Skylark 1990, Oldsmobile Calais 1990

Fuel system: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
1998	1	4%
1997	1	1%
1996	2	2%
1995	2	2%
1994	2	3%
1993	1	2%
1992	2	6%
1990	2	11%
1988	1	7%
1985	2	33%
1984	2	25%

Other parts of the 1990 Buick Skylark

Electrical system
7 complaints Engine cooling
5 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints Steering
3 complaints Body and structure
3 complaints Suspension
3 complaints Brakes
2 complaints Equipment
1 complaints Seat belts
1 complaints Seats
1 complaints Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Buick Skylark

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology