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1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

2 recalls, 8 complaints

83V105000 Oct 13, 1983
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Defect Description
THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
352,036 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
83V106000 Oct 13, 1983
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR BRAKE PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES, MAY DEVELOP A LEAK DUE TO EXTENDED CHAFING ON THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET.
Remedy
IF UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER FINDS THAT THERE IS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE PIPE WILL BE REFORMED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY THREE QUARTER INCH SPACE. ONLY THOSE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR WILL BE REPLACED.
4,667 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 2 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 9, 2002
Incident date: Apr 5, 2002
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING IT SUDDENDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT OWNER AND TWO PRARKED CARS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 6, 2000
NO SUMMARY
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Nov 18, 1996
Incident date: Jun 23, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BENT FORWARD/LEFT ANCHORAGE LOOP BROKE. *AK
Crash 1 injured
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE.
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jun 5, 1996
FAN CLUTCH FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jun 5, 1996
ALL LIGHTS REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jun 8, 1996
VEHICLE OVERHEATED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SMOKE/INJURY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Jul 29, 1995
ENGINE FIRE (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT). *AK
Fire

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 (current) 2 8
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 2 3 View
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