1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
5 recalls, 200 complaints - 43 TSBs
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
97V017000 Feb 11, 1997
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Defect Description
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
95V061000 Mar 22, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.
94V211000 Oct 26, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE BRAKE LINES CAN CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. THE LINES CAN WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence
A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WILL CAUSE A LOSS OF ONE HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE INDENTATIONS WILL BE REPLACED.
93V162000 Sep 27, 1993
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONDUIT END FITTING WHILE ENGAGED AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD BE LOST.
Consequence
LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL MAY NOT REDUCE ENGINE SPEEDTO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE CAN STILL BE STOPPEDWITH THE SERVICE BRAKE, LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE.
Complaint Statistics
200 total complaints
21 crashes 2 fires 13 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 18 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 11 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 9 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 1, 2020
Incident date: Oct 10, 2019
WINDSHIELD WIPER DOES NOT WORK. SOMETIMES IT WILL WORK WHEN LEFT SIGNAL LIGHT IS ON
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 14, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE THE HORN AND, AS A RESULT, THE FUSE WENT OUT. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WOULD AFFECT THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jun 14, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE THE HORN AND, AS A RESULT, THE FUSE WENT OUT. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WOULD AFFECT THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 24, 2014
Incident date: Nov 21, 2014
MY BOYFRIEND AND I HAVE AN OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME 1994 THE OTHER DAY WE GOT IN THE CAR TO DRIVE AND THE WIPERS WASN'T WORKING UNLESS WE TURNED ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. WE NEED A RECALL REPLACEMENT. ALSO WE HAVE AN EXCEPTION DUE BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 24, 2014
Incident date: Nov 21, 2014
MY BOYFRIEND AND I HAVE AN OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME 1994 THE OTHER DAY WE GOT IN THE CAR TO DRIVE AND THE WIPERS WASN'T WORKING UNLESS WE TURNED ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. WE NEED A RECALL REPLACEMENT. ALSO WE HAVE AN EXCEPTION DUE BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 12, 2013
Incident date: Jun 11, 2008
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH/MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH THAT ALSO CONTROLS THE CRUISE CONTROL, WIPERS, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER. 1. I CAN'T PUT THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN SIGNALING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE SIGNALS WON'T WORK. I HAVE TO APPLY JUST ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE LEVER TO MAKE THE SI... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 12, 2013
Incident date: Jun 11, 2008
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH/MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH THAT ALSO CONTROLS THE CRUISE CONTROL, WIPERS, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER. 1. I CAN'T PUT THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN SIGNALING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE SIGNALS WON'T WORK. I HAVE TO APPLY JUST ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE LEVER TO MAKE THE SI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2013
Incident date: Jun 11, 2008
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH/MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH THAT ALSO CONTROLS THE CRUISE CONTROL, WIPERS, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER. 1. I CAN'T PUT THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN SIGNALING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE SIGNALS WON'T WORK. I HAVE TO APPLY JUST ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE LEVER TO MAKE THE SI... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Aug 24, 2010
Incident date: Jun 11, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY FALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V017000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WI... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 16, 2008
Incident date: Jun 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO HER NOSE FROM THE DEPLOYMENT. SHE HAS PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FAILURE, AND IS IN THE PR... Read more
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Jan 4, 2007
Incident date: Jul 17, 2004
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. HE WOULD HAVE TO JIGGLE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK. THE CONTACT HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPAIRED ON AUGUST 17, 2004. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL 97V017000 ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 27, 2006
Incident date: Sep 28, 2006
ENTERED MY CAR AFTER BEING INSIDE STORE PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START CAR WHEN THE AIR BAG IN STEERING WHEEL WENT OFF. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN STRUCK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR AT THE TIME OF MY ENTRY, I BECAME DIZZY FROM THE POWDER. THE HORN BECAME ACTIVATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. HAD TO REMOVE A F... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jun 7, 2006
Incident date: Jun 7, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE THERE WAS A RUBBING NOISE FOLLOWED BY STEAM POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. ALSO, THE STRONG ODOR OF OIL WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING HOSE RUBBED INT... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Aug 25, 2005
Incident date: Aug 17, 2005
I HAVE A 94 CUTLASS OLDS WITH ONLY 62,000 MILES ON IT. THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CAR SURGES FORWARD AND THEN STOPS. TODAY I ALMOST HIT KID CROSSING THE STREET. I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. THE DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I JUST HAD MY BRAKES... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 25, 2005
Incident date: Aug 17, 2005
I HAVE A 94 CUTLASS OLDS WITH ONLY 62,000 MILES ON IT. THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CAR SURGES FORWARD AND THEN STOPS. TODAY I ALMOST HIT KID CROSSING THE STREET. I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. THE DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I JUST HAD MY BRAKES... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 31, 2005
Incident date: Mar 22, 2005
BOTH OF THE REAR DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. CONSUMER CAN TRY USING THE REMOTE OR TRY TO PULL THE LOCKS UP MANUALLY, THEY WILL NOT OPEN. NO RECALLS FOUND.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 16, 2005
Incident date: Feb 15, 2005
THE INTAKE GASKET LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THESE 3.1 LITER ENGINES HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS. *AK *SC *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Oct 13, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY MADE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF NOISE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY WOULD NOT LOOK AT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIND A RECALL NUMBER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER. *JB INFORMATION. *TC
TIRES
May 11, 2004
Incident date: Apr 23, 2004
BRIDGESTONE TIRE TRED SEPARATION CAUSING $2000 IN RIGHT FRONT FENDER DAMAGE PLUS RADIO ANTENNA DAMAGE, ABS SENSER DAMAGE, ETC. SENT TIRE AND COPIES OF PAPER WORK TO FIRESTONE, BUT THEY DENIED THE CLAIN. THE TIRE WAS STILL IN WARENTEE. I AM HAVING THE TIRE RETURNED FROM FIRESTONE. NO DAMAGE HAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 3, 2003
Incident date: Dec 2, 2003
THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ON MY 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CRUISER MAKE THE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP ON AN ICY ROAD. AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, 15 MPH OR LESS ONCE THE ANTILOCK BREAKS KICK IN THE CAR TAKES OFF AND SLIDES RIGHT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION THIS BEHAVIOR IS UNPREDICTABLE, SCARY AND QUITE DANGEROUS. THE T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
May 15, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL. *NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 8, 2002
Incident date: Oct 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATES HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#94V159000. POWER DOOR LOCK FAIL. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Oct 25, 2002
Incident date: Oct 20, 2002
CONSUMER STATES, A MELTED FUSE BOX AT THE POWER DOOR LOCK CIRCUIT BRAKER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jun 3, 2002
Incident date: Jun 2, 2002
SAME DEFECT AS NHTSA RECALL #98T002000 BUT IN DIFFERENT TIRE SIZE. MASSIVE SIDEWALL CRACKING DEVELOPED ON TIRES WITH 15000 MILES WITH LIKE NEW TREAD LEFT. ONE TIRE HAS 3 INCH, DEEP CRACK AND ON INSPECTION, ANOTHER TIRE IS DEVELPING THE EXACT SAME CRACK.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Feb 4, 2002
BRAKE DRUM ON ALL FOUR WHEELS IS RUSTING VERY BADLY, RUST SEEPS OUT FROM UNDER THE HUB CAP AND GOES ALL OVER THE WHEELS
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: Feb 24, 1997
THE ONLY WAY TO CLOSE WINDOW IS TO HOLD BUTTON DOWN AND PULL THE WINDOW UP AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING.*AK
TIRES
Dec 4, 2001
Incident date: Oct 23, 2001
COMPLETE TREAD SEPERATION ON LEFT FRONT TIRE - CASING REMAINED INFLATED SO NO BLOW OUT. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225/16)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Oct 6, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 7, 2001
Incident date: Sep 7, 2001
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY CONSUMER CHANGED GEAR TO DRIVE , AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF LIKE AN AIRPLANE. VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. IT JUMPED THE CURVE AND HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Sep 7, 2001
Incident date: Sep 7, 2001
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY CONSUMER CHANGED GEAR TO DRIVE , AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF LIKE AN AIRPLANE. VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. IT JUMPED THE CURVE AND HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 7, 2001
THE VEHICLE PULSATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE AND WERE REPLACED, CALIPERS WERE OVERHAULED, FRONT ROTORS WERE RESURFACED, ALSO REAR ROTORS WERE RESURFACED.*YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 5, 2001
Incident date: Jul 19, 2001
THERE IS A PISTON SLAP IN ENGINE WHICH MEANS THAT OIL DOES NOT REACH PISTONS WELL ENOUGH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.*AK *YD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Jun 19, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, DEALER STATED A ROD CAME THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK, UPON INSPECTION DEALER FOUND THE WRONG SIZE OIL DRAIN PLUG ON THE OIL PAN, CONSUMER STATES TWO COMPUTERS WERE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED DUE TO VEHICLE EXPERIENCING POWER LOSS, FUEL FILTER WAS ALSO REPLA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jul 12, 2001
Incident date: Jul 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING SMELLED FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING FUEL, AND DRIPPING ONTO EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER. IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. FUEL LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH MATERIALS USED ON FUEL LINES.*AK MECHANIC STATES THE GAS LINE RUSTED THRO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 2, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN OUT OF STATE REPAIR SHOP IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ENGINE HAD BLOWN UP. CONSUMER REPLACED ENTIRE ENGINE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. WHEN CONSUMER RETURNED HOME, DEALER AND MANU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 28, 2001
VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL FROM INSIDE. A MECHANIC FOUND IGNITION SWITCH HAD MELTED. ALSO, ANTI-THEFT MODULE WAS REPLACED AS A RESULT OF IGNITION MELTING. *AK *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 28, 2001
VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL FROM INSIDE. A MECHANIC FOUND IGNITION SWITCH HAD MELTED. ALSO, ANTI-THEFT MODULE WAS REPLACED AS A RESULT OF IGNITION MELTING. *AK *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 18, 2001
Incident date: Apr 6, 2001
CAR QUITS RUNNING WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 15, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 15, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 11, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 2001
WHEN TURNING ON TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ACCIDENTLY COULD TOUCH CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH WOULD ACTIVATE, AND ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
May 4, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Apr 24, 2001
Incident date: Apr 23, 2001
WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 44MPH ON A MAIN STREET AND WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. APPLIED BRAKES AND RAMMED INTO OTHER VEHICLE. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, AND DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THREE PEOP... Read more
Crash
3 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 24, 2001
Incident date: Apr 23, 2001
WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 44MPH ON A MAIN STREET AND WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. APPLIED BRAKES AND RAMMED INTO OTHER VEHICLE. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, AND DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THREE PEOP... Read more
Crash
3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Mar 9, 2001
THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME AND HAS DONE SO SINCE APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS TO 3 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO BE LOOKED AT AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NOTHING CAN BE FOUND TO BE WRONG. I ALSO CALLED THE OLDSMOBILE NUMBER LISTED IN THE MANUFACTURERS GUIDE, AND THEY SAID SINCE THE WARRANTY HA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 13, 2001
ENGINE OIL BURNING
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
I HAVE FOUND THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING OIL FROM THIS PARTICULAR MOTOR V6-3100 3.1L MFI VIN M IN MY 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. THE PLACE THAT FIXED MY CAR HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTOR THREE TIMES BEFORE THEY FIGURED OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. IT WAS CONSUMING TOO MUCH OIL, THE OIL WAS CO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 1, 2001
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY REAR BRAKE SYSTEM AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES AND I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THIS BEFOR NOR AFTER I BAUGHT THIS CAR. I WANT SOMEONE TO LOOK AT MY BRAKES FREE OF CHARGE, TO INFORM ME IF I HAVE THE PROBLEM THAT THIS CAR WAS RECALLED FO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: Jan 15, 2001
HEAD GASKET PREMATURELY FAILED AT ONLY 38,000 MILES, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 7, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE WAS CHAFED. THERE WERE NO BRAKES. SAME AS RECALL 95V061000. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
43 manufacturer communications from 37 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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
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
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
98018
Aug 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PROM CALIBRATION REPLACEMENT FOR NOX EMISSIONS. *YC
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
98876121A
Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED ORIGINATING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND FRONT COVER AREA. *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
970701731507
Jul 1, 1997
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
CONDITIONS CAUSED BY INCORRECT REAR SUNFOOF SUPPORT BRACKETS BEING USED AND/OR THE SUNFOOF MODULE ASSEMBLY BEING INCORRECTLY FITTED. *YC
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
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
576124
Aug 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE TICK OR RATTLE AFTER START-UP (REPLACE PISTON/PIN ASSEMBLY). *SD
431041A
Aug 1, 1995
162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
UNKNOWN
431041A
Aug 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
UNKNOWN
576201
Jun 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT LEAK AT THE FRONT COVER OUTLET TO HEATER INLET NIPPLE (NEW TORQUE SPECIFICATION). *SD
531018
Jun 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
UNKNOWN
576305
May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576501
Mar 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NEW PROM FOR ALTITUDES GREATER THAN 5200 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL. *TW
576501
Mar 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
531005
Feb 1, 1995
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FRONT WINDOW SCRAPING NOISE WHEN ROLLING GLASS DOWN. *TW
531005
Feb 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FRONT WINDOW SCRAPING NOISE WHEN ROLLING GLASS DOWN. *TW
577104
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFTS. *TW
436604
Jan 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL SQUEAK. *TW
133405
Jan 1, 1995
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
REAR STRUT RELATED THUMPING/SQUEAKING NOISE. *TW
435012A
Jan 1, 1995
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *TW
476520
Dec 1, 1994
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CRANK NO START/RUNS ROUGH AFTER EXTREME COLD WEATHER SOAK. *TW
433205A
Dec 1, 1994
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
TURN SIGNAL LEVER WILL NOT STAY IN DETENT POSITION. *TW
435012
Dec 1, 1994
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WIRE HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY RUB ON THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. *TW
435009
Dec 1, 1994
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
NEW DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION PROCEDURES FOR FRONT BRAKE PULSATION. *TW
476135
Oct 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK AT THE ROCKER COVER. *TW
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
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE99037
Opened: May 19, 1999 , Closed: Oct 29, 1999
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
There is no summary currently available
DP87021
Opened: Jul 1, 1987 , Closed: Jul 17, 1987
CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP
CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP
DP87014
Opened: Mar 3, 1987 , Closed: May 7, 1987
84 OLDS BRAKE LOCKUP
84 OLDS BRAKE LOCKUP
DP85017
Opened: Mar 29, 1985 , Closed: May 16, 1985
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 (current) | 5 | 200 | |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |