1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
1 recalls, 113 complaints - 26 TSBs
00V171000 Jul 3, 2000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CORROSION OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR'S INTERNAL WIRING, WHICH CAN OCCUR OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. THIS DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR DURING VEHICLE START-UP, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IDLING, OR WHILE IN OPERATI... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CONSUMER IS TOO CLOSE TO AN INFLATING AIR BAG, SERIOUS INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR BAGS.
Complaint Statistics
113 total complaints
9 crashes 16 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 26 |
| AIR BAGS | 12 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Feb 27, 2004
Incident date: Feb 23, 2004
SECURITY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE IGNITION TO LOCK, AND VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 17, 2004
Incident date: May 16, 2003
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS RUINED THE ENGINE AND NEEDED REPLACING. IT WAS 3.1L GM MOTOR IN A 1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME GL SI. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Feb 10, 2004
Incident date: Jan 31, 2004
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THREE DAYS LATER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN. THIS TIME, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *MR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Feb 10, 2004
Incident date: Jan 31, 2004
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THREE DAYS LATER, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN. THIS TIME, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *MR
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jan 16, 2004
Incident date: Sep 18, 2003
POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND NO PRIOR SYMPTOMS. SUDDEN TOTAL LOSS OF POWER ASSIST WHILE TURNING LEFT CAUSED MAJOR ACCIDENT. CAR WAS DRIVEN OFF THE ROAD INTO A BRICK RETAINING WALL CAUSING OVER $3,000 DAMAGE TO THE CAR PLUS $350 DAMAGE TO THE WALL. AFTER TOWING CAR HOME, THE ... Read more
Crash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2004
Incident date: Aug 26, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN TURNING CORNERS POWER STEERING FAILED, AND CONSUMER HAD TO STRUGGLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE TURN WAS MADE, A FEW SECONDS LATER, POWER STEERING RESUMED. *AK *JB
AIR BAGS
Aug 22, 2003
Incident date: Aug 20, 2003
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 11, 2003
Incident date: Jul 2, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES AS IT TRAVELED DOWN A STEEP ROCK AND SHRUB COVERED EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE THEN COLLIDED WITH A LARGE BOULDER WHERE IT CAME... Read more
Crash
3 injured
TIRES
Jul 11, 2003
Incident date: Jul 2, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES AS IT TRAVELED DOWN A STEEP ROCK AND SHRUB COVERED EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE THEN COLLIDED WITH A LARGE BOULDER WHERE IT CAME... Read more
Crash
3 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 14, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING AND REACHING SPEEDS UP TO 45 AND 50 MPH THE FRONT END STARTS TO SHAKE. *JG
AIR BAGS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Mar 15, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 00-V-171-000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058: RECALL HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED ON VEHICLE DUE TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER WAS WAITING SINCE MARCH 2002.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL O00058S, HOWEVER IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS AND STILL NO REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *SLC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 14, 2002
NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO HAVE RECALL 00V-171 REPAIRED, THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT IS TAKINGT O GET THE PART TO THE DEALER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 3, 2002
Incident date: Apr 16, 1996
I REALIZE THAT AT THE TIME OF FILLING OUT THIS QUESTIONAIRRE THAT THIS MODEL IS NO LONGER BEING MADE BY GM BUT I DID SEE I STORY ABOUT THE OLDSMOBILE ALERO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND FELT COMPLELLED TO WRITE. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES FOUR TIMES ON THIS CAR. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 1995... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 26, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING AND REACHING SPEEDS UP TO 45 AND 50 MPH THE FRONT END STARTS TO SHAKE. *JG
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 26, 2002
LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATES EVEN THOUGH THE COOLANT LEVEL IS FULL. *JG
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 26, 2002
VEHICLE NEEDS BRAKES AND ROTORS TURNED. *JG
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 26, 2002
THE INSIDE OF THE PASSENGER DOOR NEEDS REPAIRED. *JG
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 23, 2002
Incident date: Apr 22, 2002
DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, CONSUMER SUFFERED BRUISES TO THE FACE.*AK *YH
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Apr 19, 2002
Incident date: Feb 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. NLM CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED THAT DAY. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Apr 1, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
VEHICLE HAD FOUR BATTERIES AND TWO ALTERNATORS REPLACERD WITHIN THREE YEARS AT A REPAIRS SHOP. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Apr 1, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
VEHICLE HAD FOUR BATTERIES AND TWO ALTERNATORS REPLACERD WITHIN THREE YEARS AT A REPAIRS SHOP. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 16, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL O00058S, HOWEVER IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS AND STILL NO REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *SLC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 24, 2001
NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO HAVE RECALL 00V-171 REPAIRED, THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT IS TAKINGT O GET THE PART TO THE DEALER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 24, 2001
BRAKES FAILED AND WERE FIXED.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Feb 15, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 00V171000 IN DEC 2000. AFTER NUMEROUS CALLS TO DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HE WAS TOLD PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE YET. ON BEBRUARY 15, 2001 CONSUMER'S SON HAD AN ACCIDENT. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, STUNNED THE DRIVER, AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. THER... Read more
Crash
2 deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Sep 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 13, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE TO THE POINT WHERE VEHICLE CAN LOSE CONTROL IF IN THE RAIN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER NOTED THAT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS THE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER PERFORMED AN INJECTOR SERVICE, THROTTLE BODY SERVICE, ADDED AN ADATIVE TO CLEAN ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Feb 22, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL REGARDING AIR BAG MODULE ON FEB 22 2001, THE REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN DONE DUE TO NO PARTS AND THEN WRONG PARTS, IT IS NOW JUNE AND CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED REPAIRS. *SLC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 9, 2001
THE CONSUMER IS UNHAPPY WITH THE NUMBER OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE ON THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY THE ONE INVOLVING THE FRONTAL AIR BAG (00V-171). NLM
AIR BAGS
Jun 14, 2001
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MISS ANOTHER CAR THE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DEPLOYED OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VISION AND THE VEHICLE HIT A GUARDRAIL, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEDUCTIBLE. NLM
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 16, 2001
Incident date: Jan 16, 1996
WHILE UNDER WARRANTY BRAKES WOULD MAKING A GRINDING NOISE, AND IT WOULD STICK UNTIL PUMPING BRAKES. THEN, LOW TRACK AND ABS LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T FINE A PROBLEM TILL 1 MONTH AGO. DEALER STATED IT WAS ABS PROBLEM.*AK
AIR BAGS
Apr 9, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 00V171000 NOTICE FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALERSHIP WAS SUPPOSEDTO REPLACE INFLATOR IN AIR BAGS. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT NO PARTS WERE REPLACED IN VEHICLE, AND SHE WAS CHARGED FOR DIAGNOSTIC OF VEHICLE. SHE HAS RECENTLY RECEIVED ANOTHER LETTER REGARDING AIR BAG INADVE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 6, 2001
AS A RESULT OF AIR BAGS DEPLOYING AFTER ACCIDENT DUST FROM AIR BAGS MADE SORES INSIDE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 6, 2001
THE ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 6, 2001
THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED 50 PERCENT OF THE TIME. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Apr 6, 2001
THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 5, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE LOST POWER ON THE RIGHT SIDE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
SINCE PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLE, ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OCCASIONAL BRAKE FAILURE. DURING WARRANTY PERIOD, EACH VISIT TO DEALER FOR CHECK WAS UNFOUNDED (NO WRITTEN INDICATION OF CHECKUP ON RECEIPT, FROM MECHANIC OR DEALERSHIP), UPON END OF WARRANTY, THE MECHANIC KNEW THAT THE $800. ABS COMPONANT WAS MA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 8, 2001
Incident date: Mar 8, 2001
CONSUMER IS TRYING TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 00V171000 REGARDING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALER REFUSED TO COOPERATE IN EXAMINING VEHICLE. NO PARTS AVAILABLE, COULD NOT SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
AIR BAGS
Mar 8, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V171000 LETTER CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. CONTACTED DEALER, NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM. *AK THE PART THAT WAS ORDERED HAVE NOT ARRIVED AFTER SIX WEEKS. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Mar 1, 2001
Incident date: Aug 25, 2000
AIRBAG RECALL 00V171000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058. PART HAS BEEN ON ORDER FOR 6 MONTHS. HORN ON VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK, AND DEALER WILL NOT WORK ON IT BECAUSE AIRBAG CAN DEPLOY IF TAMPERED WITH. CONSUMER IS IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION, AND HAS AVOIDED 2 ACCIDENTS SINCE THIS PROBLEM. DEALER AND ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 1, 2001
Incident date: Aug 25, 2000
AIRBAG RECALL 00V171000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058. PART HAS BEEN ON ORDER FOR 6 MONTHS. HORN ON VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK, AND DEALER WILL NOT WORK ON IT BECAUSE AIRBAG CAN DEPLOY IF TAMPERED WITH. CONSUMER IS IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION, AND HAS AVOIDED 2 ACCIDENTS SINCE THIS PROBLEM. DEALER AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 24, 2001
Incident date: Jan 23, 2001
CONSUMER HAS TO ADD 2QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. PROBLEM HAS BEEN SINCE VEHICLE HAD 10,000 MILES. CONSUMER WAS AT DEALERSHIP, AND WAS GIVEN A TSB (87-60-03) REGARDING LOWER INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WAS SAYING THAT CONSUMER HAD TO SPEND $600 TO REPAIR PROBLEM. OLDSMOBIL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Jan 24, 2001
Incident date: Jan 23, 2001
CONSUMER HAS TO ADD 2QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. PROBLEM HAS BEEN SINCE VEHICLE HAD 10,000 MILES. CONSUMER WAS AT DEALERSHIP, AND WAS GIVEN A TSB (87-60-03) REGARDING LOWER INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WAS SAYING THAT CONSUMER HAD TO SPEND $600 TO REPAIR PROBLEM. OLDSMOBIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 24, 2001
Incident date: Jan 23, 2001
CONSUMER HAS TO ADD 2QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. PROBLEM HAS BEEN SINCE VEHICLE HAD 10,000 MILES. CONSUMER WAS AT DEALERSHIP, AND WAS GIVEN A TSB (87-60-03) REGARDING LOWER INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WAS SAYING THAT CONSUMER HAD TO SPEND $600 TO REPAIR PROBLEM. OLDSMOBIL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 24, 2001
Incident date: Jan 23, 2001
CONSUMER HAS TO ADD 2QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. PROBLEM HAS BEEN SINCE VEHICLE HAD 10,000 MILES. CONSUMER WAS AT DEALERSHIP, AND WAS GIVEN A TSB (87-60-03) REGARDING LOWER INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WAS SAYING THAT CONSUMER HAD TO SPEND $600 TO REPAIR PROBLEM. OLDSMOBIL... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 12, 2001
Incident date: Jan 11, 2001
RECALL 00V171000/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: DEALER, SANDERS OLDSMOBILE IN TURLOCK, CA; PHONE # 1-800/281-2239, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL, BUT RECALL NOTICE STATED PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AT DEALER. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 10, 2001
LANDMARK OLDSMOBILE DLR IN TUSCALOOSE ,AL TELE#205-752-8113 HAS REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL 00V171000/ AIR BAG REPAIRS UNITL FEBUAURY. CONSUMER CALLED OLDSMOBILE MANUFACTURER ,WHO CALLED DEALER TO LET THEM KNOW PARTS WERE AVAILBLE, AND RECALL COULD BE DONE. BUT DEALER STILL REFUSED TO DO IT. IN MEA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Nov 1, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
MY CAR HAD A LOSS OF POWER WHEN IT REACHED NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND GOING ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS. YOU HAD TO PUT THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE MAT IN ORDER TO KEEP GOING. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT IN CERTAIN PARTS OF THE MOTOR. THEY REPLACED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 1, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
MY CAR HAD A LOSS OF POWER WHEN IT REACHED NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND GOING ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS. YOU HAD TO PUT THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE MAT IN ORDER TO KEEP GOING. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT IN CERTAIN PARTS OF THE MOTOR. THEY REPLACED ... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
26 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| 126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
010601002A
Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
990604005A
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
00155
Dec 22, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TT
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
990309004
Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF GRINDING / SCRAPING / GROANING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
97023A
Apr 9, 1999
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN - REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE. *TT
990604005
Feb 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT
97023A
Dec 1, 1998
150000 SEAT BELTS
RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVING REPLACING THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE. *TT
533307B
Jul 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION SCRUNCH / POPPING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE THAT IS APPARENT DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
98576124A
Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC
98776304A
Feb 1, 1998
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC
971101776304
Nov 1, 1997
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS. *YC
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
970801676305
Aug 1, 1997
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR AN ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION. *YC
736313
Jun 1, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE, RESTRICTED FUEL FLOW (CLEAN FUEL TANK, REPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP STRAINER). *TW
549001A
Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
676305
Mar 1, 1997
183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION (INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE AND CLIP). *TW
97003
Mar 1, 1997
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
RECALL 97V-017 - PIVOT AND (PULSE/DIMMER) WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH - GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 1994-95 BUICK REGAL, OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME A
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
676001
Feb 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (REPLACE PCV HARNESS). *TW
677164
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
738308
Jan 1, 1997
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
LOOSE BUZZING, RATTLING OR VIBRATING FRONT TRIM PANEL/DEFROSTER OUTLET (INSTALL METAL REATAINING CLIPS). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99027
Opened: Apr 16, 1999 , Closed: Aug 31, 1999
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
ALLEGED THAT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE OR WHILE DRIVING
OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME across all model years (1975, 1997).
14
Total Recalls
389
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
24
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
6
Reported Deaths
OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.