1990 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
2 recalls, 24 complaints
95V173000 Sep 15, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.
92V124000 Sep 1, 1992
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS CAN BE PINCHED OR CAN CHAFE ON THE SEAT FRAME OR SPRING SUPPORT ROD, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence
THE HIGH CURRENT CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SHORT WELDS THECIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS TOGETHER IN THE CLOSED POSITION, LEAVING THE CIRCUITUNPROTECTED AND GENERATING SUFFICIENT HEAT TO BURN THE WIRE INSULATION ANDIGNITE THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL.
Remedy
REPAIR ANY ABRADED WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS USING A WIRING HARNESS CLIP.
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
7 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Aug 22, 2002
BEGAN NOTICING STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT STAY LOCKED INTO DESIRED ANGLE. FURTHER NOTICED ENTIRE WHEEL WOULD HAVE SIDE-TO-SIDE MOVEMENT. AT THIS STAGE IT HAS ABOUT 1-INCH PLAY IN ALL DIRECTIONS, FEEL UNSAFE WHEN STEERING. REPAIR SHOP SAID IT IS COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS CAR; REPAIR INVOLVES REMOVING MOS... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Apr 5, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1992
BACK DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. WHILE DRIVING, DOOR MAY COME OPEN WHEN CHILDREN ARE IN THE BACK. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Dec 4, 1998
Incident date: Nov 30, 1998
CONSUMER STARTED AUTOMOBILE AND THE PAWL WAS IN PARK. WHEN SHE PLACED IT IN DRIVE THE AUTOMOBILE SUDDLENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 17, 1997
FUEL THROTTLE LINKAE SYSTEM PROBLEM.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Oct 14, 1996
ENGINE RACES WHEN FIRST STARTED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Oct 14, 1996
ENGINES STALLS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Mar 10, 1997
Incident date: Jan 26, 1997
WHEN TAKING VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITH FOOT STILL ON BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO INCREASE ITS SPEED, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Sep 8, 1990
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 13, 1996
A/C LEAKS DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION AT FACTORY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1996
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1996
WATER PUMP FAILED 3 TIMES.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 12, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FELL ALMOST 3 INCHES DUE TO RUSTY HINGE/POOR WELDING. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 12, 1996
Incident date: Jun 4, 1995
VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND BRAKE AND STEERING ABILITY IS LOST, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 31, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 8, 1995
Incident date: Oct 9, 1995
CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING AND CAR ACCELERATED CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . TT
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 22, 1995
VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD FROM PARKED POSITION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Nov 1, 1995
Incident date: Aug 2, 1995
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SHOULDER/LAP BELT DOES NOT LOCK UP UPON IMPACT; VEHICLE REARENDED, SHOVED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE; OCCUPANTS HIT WINDSHIELD AND STEERING WHEEL
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 28, 1995
THE CAMSHAFT BROKE. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Jul 11, 1995
Incident date: Jul 8, 1995
FLASHERS FAILED, ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 11, 1995
Incident date: Jul 8, 1995
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 15, 1995
Incident date: Nov 15, 1994
SPOT WELDING ON FRONT BY CONSOLE BROKE LOOSE; BACK REST WIGGLES WHILE OCCUPIED; SPLIT BENCH SEATS; VEHICLE NEVER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 24, 1995
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAIL WHEN DRIVING AND TRY STOP AT A STOP SIGN. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 25, 1995
Incident date: Jan 22, 1995
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. TT
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 25, 1995
Incident date: Jan 22, 1995
BRAKES FAILED DURING ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
OLDSMOBILE CIERA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE CIERA across all model years (1983, 1996).
14
Total Recalls
355
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
42
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
OLDSMOBILE CIERA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.