1989 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

2 recalls — 44 complaints

92V150000 Oct 19, 1992
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
108,836 vehicles affected
90V042000 Mar 5, 1990
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
61,765 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 7, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A STREET APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, ROUGH IDLE/ VEHICLE RAN HOT, AND TURNED OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 27, 2000
REAR ENDED WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT BY SUB COMPACT SPEEDING AT APROX. 30 MPH. BOTH FRONT SEATS FOLDED BACK TO REAR SEATS (NON RECLINING TYPE) REAR DOORS JAMMED .MED. *AK
Crash 2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Mar 27, 2000
REAR ENDED WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT BY SUB COMPACT SPEEDING AT APROX. 30 MPH. BOTH FRONT SEATS FOLDED BACK TO REAR SEATS (NON RECLINING TYPE) REAR DOORS JAMMED .MED. *AK
Crash 2 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Nov 24, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT AT 30 MPH REAR LEFT STRUT BROKE LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING AND BUSTED THROUGH THE TRUNK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 18, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 25-30MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAD NO WARNING. NOTICED FLAMES AROUND FLOORBOARD & COMING FROM THE TRUNK. PULLED OVER & LEFT VEHICLE. THE FUEL TANK EXPLODED. RECALL FOR FUEL LINE #92V150000. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Feb 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Feb 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Feb 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Feb 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
SEATS Dec 31, 1996
FRONT SEATS DO NOT LOCK IN POSITION.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Dec 19, 1996
PASSENGER'S SEATBACK LATCH FAILED, ALLOWING SEATBACK TO COME FORWARD TOWARD WINDSHIELD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 14, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 23, 1996
ENGINE FAILED DUE TO WATER LEAKING INTO THE OIL. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601595)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 9, 1996
CRANKSHAFT EXPLODED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM May 9, 1996
WATER PUMP FAILED SIX TIMES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 9, 1996
VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM May 9, 1996
HEATER COIL FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS May 9, 1996
BRAKES REPLACED FIVE TIMES. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS May 9, 1996
COOLANT TUBE FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING May 9, 1996
WIRING REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN May 9, 1996
FAN MOTOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 9, 1996
CAR STALLS CONTINUALLY.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR May 9, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Mar 10, 1996
ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT/CRACK PRIOR TO RECALL . *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED RADIATOR/WATER PUMP DUE TO SMOKE ENTERING INTERIOR OF VEHICLE, ALSO REPLACED ENGINE BELTS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED MUFFLER/EXHAUST PIPE TWICE.
TIRES Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED FRONT TIRES.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED POWER STEERING BELTS TWICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Feb 22, 1996
CONSTANT VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS TWICE.
SUSPENSION Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED FRONT STRUTS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED MUFFLER/EXHAUST PIPE TWICE.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED POWER STEERING BELTS TWICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Feb 22, 1996
CONSTANT VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS TWICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED RADIATOR/WATER PUMP DUE TO SMOKE ENTERING INTERIOR OF VEHICLE, ALSO REPLACED ENGINE BELTS.
SUSPENSION Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED FRONT STRUTS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 2, 1996
AT 22,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED PURCHASE CAR NEW . TT
WHEELS:HUB Nov 27, 1995
VEHICLE WHEEL CENTER HUB HAS FAILED, BOLTS HAVE CORRODED AWAY. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 13, 1995
INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATIONS FROM COMPLETE STOP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ONE ACCIDENT. *SKD
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jun 22, 1995
FAULTY WELD ON EXHAUST PIPE. *TW
SEATS May 5, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S BUCKET SEAT BROKE AND CAME OFF TRACK; SPEED 35 TO 40 MPH. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 23, 1995
THE HEAD GASKET BLOW OUT CONSUMER SAY THERE IS RECALL COULDN'T FIND IT COULD BE A SERVICE BULLETIN. TT