1990 Buick Skylark Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%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 3 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Buick Skylark, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10005387, filed 2003-02, 138,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 16% |
| 1993 | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 16% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
| 1984 | 4 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1990 Buick Skylark
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle 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 29, 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