Steering Wheel problems of the 1996 Buick Skylark

Two problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1996 Buick Skylark. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 11/27/1999

Veh has two recalls #96v24900-steering column lower pinch bolt was not properly tightened during assembly. An under torqued pinch bolt can rattle and cause looseness in steering system (causing grinding noise).

2 Steering Wheel problem

Insufficient insulation under steering column caused draft to come in under left lower dash panes.




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