1994 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
4 recalls, 55 complaints - 11 TSBs
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.
94V189000 Oct 4, 1994
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Defect Description
THE RIGHT HAND SPINDLE NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND OVER TIME, THE SPINDLE CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence
THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPINDLE NUT. IF THE SPINDLE NUT IS UNDERTORQUED THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND THE SPINDLE NUT WILL BE REPLACED.
94V159000 Aug 31, 1994
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
WATER INTRUSION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY AND ANY CORRODED TERMINALS. IN ADDITION, THE NEW RELAY WILL BE RELOCATED TO AN AREA WHERE WATER INTRUSION IS LESS LIKELY.
94V008000 Jan 12, 1994
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY (BACK-UP) ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRING WILL NOT RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.
Complaint Statistics
55 total complaints
6 crashes 1 fires 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 29, 2003
I HAVE FIRESTONE SUPREME RADIAL TIRES ON MY 94 CUTLESS SIERRA. ABOUT A MONTH AGO ONE WENT FLAT. I NOTICED TREAD SEPARTION AT THE SITE OF THE FLAT BUT DISCOUNTED IT. YESTERDAY WHILE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH INTERSTATE MY OTHER FRONT TIRE SAME BRAND HAD THE ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATE. THE TIRE REMAINED INFL... Read more
TIRES
Aug 28, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 1995
WHEN VEHICLE EXCEEDS 65MPH, THE FRONT END VIBRATES, CAUSING THE FRONT TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS, AND CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER CAN ALSO FEEL THE SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER SAYS IF SHE DRIVES OVER 68 MPH, THE SHAKING SEEMS TO ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 28, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 1995
WHEN VEHICLE EXCEEDS 65MPH, THE FRONT END VIBRATES, CAUSING THE FRONT TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS, AND CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER CAN ALSO FEEL THE SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER SAYS IF SHE DRIVES OVER 68 MPH, THE SHAKING SEEMS TO ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Jul 4, 2001
DEFECTIVE FUEL SYSTEM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
4 PASSENGER CAR REPLACEMENT TIRES PURCHASED FROM FIRESTONE ON JULY 23, 1999 AT 64,097 MILES; TREAD COMPLETELY PEELED OFF OF ONE OF THE TIRES ON AUGUST 15, 2000 AT 83,685 MILES.( DOT NUMBER: FR360 TIRE SIZE: 18575R14 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
4 PASSENGER CAR REPLACEMENT TIRES PURCHASED FROM FIRESTONE ON JULY 23, 1999 AT 64,097 MILES; TREAD COMPLETELY PEELED OFF OF ONE OF THE TIRES ON AUGUST 15, 2000 AT 83,685 MILES. (DOT NUMBER: FR360 TIRESIZE: 18575R14)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 28, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
DURING RAINY WEATHER THE SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT GETS WET AND SLIP, SLIPPAGE RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER ACCELERATION AND MAKES CAR PRONE TO REAR COLLISION, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS, SLIPPAGE ALSO CAUSES ALL ACCESSORIES POWERED BY THE BELT TO LOSE POWER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 7, 2000
IN 1/00 AT 56000 MILES BLOWN HEADGASKET,,, FACTORY COVERED REPAIR WITH $300 DEDUCTIBLE..REPAIR DONE AT MARVIN K. BROWN OLDSMOBILE IN SAN DIEGO......MOVED TO FLORIDA 10/99 HAD CAR SHIPPED ON TRUCK ....6/00 HEADGASKET BLOWN AGAIN AT 73,000 .. THIS CAR NEVER OVERHEATED!!!AT FACTORIES REQUEST I HAD ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 25, 2000
Incident date: Mar 15, 2000
PARKED AT A DRIVE IN PHARMACY, PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AND IT LURCHED BACKWARD, HITTING VEHICLE BEHIND THE CONSUMER. TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTARTED. CONTACTED DEALER . DEALER FOUND A VACUUM LEAK ON THE UPPER INTAKE NEAR THE THROTTLE. THEY REPAIRED VACUUM LEAK. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 12, 1999
DRIVER'S/PASSENGERS' SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT OR LOCK UP IN EMERGENCY STOPPING. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 8, 1999
WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO EXIT OR COMING TO A LIGHT THE VEHICLE JERKS, LURCHES FORWARD AND STALLS. DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 11, 1999
Incident date: Jul 14, 1998
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH OR LESS IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND HAD NOTHING POSITIVE TO SAY. SEEKING HELP FROM NHSTA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Feb 18, 1999
THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE BALL JOINTS CAME OFF, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO GO UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 30, 1998
ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 20, 1998
ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHTS INDICATING SYSTEM HAS FAILED.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 24, 1998
TIRE BELTS CAME APART, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: Nov 25, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL AND ABS FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STOP LIGHT FILAMENT, POOR DESIGN OF GROUNDING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Nov 14, 1996
GEAR SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE, CAR WENT AIRBORNE, APPLIED BRAKES, CAR WENT INTO A SPIN, ENGINE ROARING, ACCELERATOR KEPT GOING FASTER, RESULTING IN A TOTALLED LOST, CAUSE UNDETECTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 15, 1989
SEVERE SPIN OUT OCCURS AT RELATIVELY HIGH/LOW SPEEDS ON SUDDEN BRAKING; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 1, 1997
Incident date: May 24, 1997
VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT, STARTED & SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, W/FOOT ON BRAKES (ABS); VEHICLE TOOK OFF BACKWARDS, BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE & IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT DEALER'S NOW IN EAU CLAIRE. *AK
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 20, 1997
Incident date: May 13, 1997
CAR JUST STARTED TO ACCELERATE FOR NO REASON. DRIVER DIDN'T HAVE FOOT ON THE PEDAL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
MUFFLER FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
VALVE COVER CRACK, CAUSING OIL LEAK.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
GAS TANK HAD A PIN HOLE, CAUSING GAS LEAK.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR INOPERATIVE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 7, 1996
TRANSMISSION ACCESS TO FIRST GEAR FAILURE.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Nov 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 15, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE REAR TIE ROD/SWAY BAR BROKE. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 15, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE REAR TIE ROD/SWAY BAR BROKE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.
Crash
2 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 15, 1995
REAR STOP LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, NO INDICATION OF FAILURE, NO WARNING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 15, 1995
REAR STOP LIGHT FAILED TO FUNCTION ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, NO INDICATION OF FAILURE, NO WARNING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT. *AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Apr 30, 1996
BRAKES FAILED. *DH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 20, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 4, 1996
BRAKES DO CATCH IMMEDIATELY, AUTO GOES ABOUT ANOTHER CAR LENGTH BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: May 20, 1994
DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHEN IT RAINS BY NOT CLEARING AWAY ALL OF THE WATER. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mar 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 11, 1995
BATTERY CABLE NUTS LOOSEN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 16, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT ROTORS ARE WARPED, AT LESS THAN 30K MILES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 16, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT ROTORS ARE WARPED, AT LESS THAN 30K MILES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 8, 1996
Incident date: Mar 9, 1995
THE ABS SYSTEM OF THE CAR DOES NOT WORK WELL.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 3, 1996
FAILURE OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 3, 1996
FAILURE OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 12, 1995
Incident date: Nov 24, 1995
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 25, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
BUILDUP ON THE WINDSHIELD COMING FROM DASHBOARD MATERIAL, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. TT CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY OLDSMOBILE THAT BUILDUP WAS CAUSED BY PLASTIC IN VEHICLE AND THAT IT WOULD STOP SOME TIME, BUT WOULD NOT SAY WHEN. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: Oct 8, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, EXCESSIVE STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 23, 1995
Incident date: Aug 28, 1995
CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES LOCKED UP HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Sep 7, 1995
Incident date: Sep 7, 1995
STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE, DRIVER GETS A HEADACHE EVERYTIME ITS DRIVEN. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Aug 1, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
WHEN AIR INTAKE VALVE WAS REPLACED IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND ACT ERRATIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Aug 1, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
WHEN AIR INTAKE VALVE WAS REPLACED IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND ACT ERRATIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Jul 19, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
WHILE CHANGING TIRE, JACK BENT AND VEHICLE FELL BACKWARDS HITTING (2) PEOPLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: Jul 12, 1995
REAR HATCH OFTEN POPS OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK
Showing 50 of 55 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
11 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
776001
Jul 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION CONCERNING ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE OR TAP NOISE BEFORE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE (REPLACE PISTON AND/OR ROD ASSEMBLIES). AK
776001
Mar 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
576124
Aug 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE TICK OR RATTLE AFTER START-UP (REPLACE PISTON/PIN ASSEMBLY). *SD
535013
Jun 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS DTC 34 AND/OR 35 MAY BE SET (REPLACE/REPAIR HARNESS). *SD
476523
Feb 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
COLD START STALL/SAG/HESITATION/COLD ROUGH IDLE. *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
436604
Jan 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL SQUEAK. *TW
433504
Dec 1, 1994
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
HIGHWAY SPEED VIBRATION. *TW
476135
Oct 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK AT THE ROCKER COVER. *TW
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Total Recalls
355
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
42
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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