1976 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

2 recalls, 3 complaints

07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
121,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
76V016000 Feb 10, 1976
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
3,011 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 17, 1998
UNSPECIFIED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Feb 14, 1997
THE USE OF FIBERGLASS INSULATION UNDER THE HOOD BECOMES A PROBLEM WHEN THIS MATERIAL IS DISTURBED. THIS CAUSES PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BLOWER AND ALSO ALLOWS PIECES OF FIBERGLASS TO BE BLOWN INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, ENDANGERING PASSENGER HEALTH.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Aug 18, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
FUEL TANK LEAKS. TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA99030 Opened: Oct 29, 1999 , Closed: Mar 25, 2002
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE99037 Opened: May 19, 1999 , Closed: Oct 29, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
There is no summary currently available
DP87021 Opened: Jul 1, 1987 , Closed: Jul 17, 1987
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1983
CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP
CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP
DP87014 Opened: Mar 3, 1987 , Closed: May 7, 1987
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984
84 OLDS BRAKE LOCKUP
84 OLDS BRAKE LOCKUP
DP85017 Opened: Mar 29, 1985 , Closed: May 16, 1985
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984
PULLING TO LEFT AND VIBRATING STEERING W
PULLING TO LEFT AND VIBRATING STEERING WHEEL WHILE STOPPING

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS across all model years (1967, 1999).

101 Total Recalls
2,253 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
142 Reported Crashes
59 Reported Fires
7 Reported Deaths

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1999 1 117 View
1998 3 223 View
1997 3 161 View
1996 1 160 View
1995 4 199 View
1994 5 200 View
1993 5 193 View
1992 4 182 View
1991 8 266 View
1990 6 151 View
1989 6 164 View
1988 6 107 View
1987 2 22 View
1986 3 31 View
1985 3 22 View
1984 2 24 View
1983 2 8 View
1982 2 1 View
1981 2 8 View
1980 5 3 View
1979 8 2 View
1978 6 0 View
1977 2 4 View
1976 (current) 2 3
1975 4 0 View
1974 3 0 View
1973 2 0 View
1967 1 0 View

Other OLDSMOBILE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SILHOUETTE 77 1,287 View
88 46 1,228 View
BRAVADA 46 1,350 View
98 41 417 View
OMEGA 36 5 View
INTRIGUE 32 1,608 View
TORONADO 27 45 View
ALERO 21 2,936 View