1990 Buick Skylark

Vehicle: The 1990 Buick Skylark is a mid-size sedan powered by a 3.0L V6 engine mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. Known for its spacious interior and comfortable ride, the Skylark has received mixed reviews regarding its performance and reliability.

Engine

3.0L V6

• Intake Manifold Gasket Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Leaking coolant; poor engine performance
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

3-Speed Automatic

• Slipping Gears
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slips out of gear during acceleration or shifting
  • Solution: Repair or replace transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,500
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut Mount Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Knocking or clunking noises when driving over bumps
  • Solution: Replace strut mounts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Alternator Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming headlights; electrical system issues
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600
  • Recalls: 90V175000, 90V177000

Exterior

• Headlight Switch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Headlights do not turn on or off
  • Solution: Replace headlight switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: 90E008000

Interior

• Window Regulator Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Power windows do not operate properly
  • Solution: Replace window regulator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Dashboard Cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Dashboard develops cracks over time
  • Solution: Replace or repair dashboard
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 1990 Buick Skylark has received mixed reviews regarding its reliability. While it offers a comfortable ride and spacious interior, it has some common issues to look out for. The severity and cost of repairs can vary depending on the issue, but some of the more common problems, such as intake manifold gasket failure and transmission slippage, can be quite costly. It is important to have regular maintenance performed to prevent these issues from occurring and to have any potential problems addressed promptly.