1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

4 recalls — 50 complaints

07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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.
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.
742 vehicles affected
98V306000 Dec 1, 1998
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
111,470 vehicles affected
97V065000 Apr 18, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
50,709 vehicles affected
97V017000 Feb 11, 1997
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
349,331 vehicles affected
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 17, 2014
IN SEPT. 2013, REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND LINE WITH THE DRIVEWORKS BRAND FROM ADVANCE AUTO PARTS. ON 3/2/14, THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND WE SMELLED GAS. THE SNAP ON CONNECTION HAD POPPED LOOSE AT THE GAS TANK AND WAS SPEWING GASOLINE WHEN WE TRIED TO START THE CAR. ON 3/6/14, THE LINE POPPED LOOSE AGAIN WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR. I PUSHED IT BACK ON AND WENT ON MY WAY. LATER THAT DAY AS I WAS GOING TO RETURN HOME, THE LINE POPPED LOOSE AGAIN, AND AGAIN AT THE STOP SIGN, AND AGAIN AS I TRIED TO BACK UP TO GET OFF OF THE ROAD; A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES UNTIL IT WOULD NOT EVEN STAY ON WHILE TRYING TO START THE CAR; EACH TIME SPEWING GASOLINE. HAD TO BUY A REPLACEMENT FUEL LINE (AGAIN DRIVEWORKS BRAND) AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. NOW I AM FEELING LEERY OF THIS BRAND OF LINE AND CONNECTOR, SO WENT TO AUTO PARTS AND BOUGHT DORMAN BRAND CONNECTOR INSERTS IN CASE THIS HAPPENS AGAIN, AND THE EMPLOYEE AT THE PARTS STORE SAID THAT THESE PARTS DO NOT LAST AND WEAR OUT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS QUITE DANGEROUS AS WHEN THE LINE COMES LOOSE, GAS SPEWS, THE CAR DIES, AND YOU LOOSE POWER STEERING, ETC. ALL WHILE ON THE ROAD. I WAS GRATEFUL THAT I WAS NOT ON A MAJOR ROAD WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND THERE WAS NOT MUCH TRAFFIC. *TR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND WAS CURRENTLY HOSPITALIZED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 2/9/12 *CN
Crash 1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 19, 2010
WHEN CAR STARTS UP, RACES FAST, RUFF SHIFTS INTO GEAR, CRUISE CONTROL WONT WORK, AND BLINKER IS DIM WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 19, 2010
WHEN CAR STARTS UP, RACES FAST, RUFF SHIFTS INTO GEAR, CRUISE CONTROL WONT WORK, AND BLINKER IS DIM WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR
POWER TRAIN Dec 19, 2010
WHEN CAR STARTS UP, RACES FAST, RUFF SHIFTS INTO GEAR, CRUISE CONTROL WONT WORK, AND BLINKER IS DIM WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 30, 2010
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MPH WHEN MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN FOR NO REASON. *TR
1 injured
AIR BAGS May 19, 2008
I HAD AN ACCIDENT A FEW MONTHS AGO AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS BLINKING, BUT DIDN'T DEPLOY. NOW I AM AFRAID IT WILL DEPLOY WHILE I'M DRIVING. *TR
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 21, 2007
1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. WHILE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND HIT THE DRIVER ON THE RIGHT ARM. *MC THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER COULD NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE TO EXPLAIN WHY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *JB
1 injured
AIR BAGS May 2, 2006
AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A ROAD WITH NO NOTICE AND NO INCIDENT LEADING TO THE FOREMENTIONED DEPLOYMENT. STUNNED AND CONFUSED-DRIVER COULD NOT SEE AND APPLIED BRAKES AND TURNED STEERING WHEEL TO LEFT TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 20, 2005
CONSUMER TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 47,000 MILES. *TS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ALTHOUGH THERE WERE NO LEAKS FROM THE SYSTEM. *NM UPDATED 03/09/06. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 7, 2005
STARTED ENGINE NORMALLY, BEGAN FORWARD MOVEMENT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXCEEDINGLY HARD, PUSHED TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL, AND ENGINE REVOLUTIONS IMMEDIATELY WENT TO 4600 RPM. COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED AND/OR BRAKE FUNCTION. THIS FAILURE MODE LEADS TO VERY DANGEROUS OUT OF CONTROL CONDITION. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW WHEN THIS 'FAIL DANGEROUS' MODE IS PERMITTED. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Oct 17, 2005
INTERMITTENT SMOKE COMING FROM BEHIND STEERING WHEEL, HEADLIGHTS HIGH-BEAM STUCK ON, TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. REPEATEDLY MOVING HEADLIGHT DIMMER-LEVER SEEMED TO TEMPORARILY CORRECT PROBLEM. NOW UNABLE TO GET ANY HIGH-BEAMS, SMOKE COMES AND GOES, TURN-SIGNALS COME AND GO, HORN STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY. *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jul 20, 2005
DT: THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. GRAND DAUGHTER HAD TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT DID NOT START VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ON JUNE 27,2005. CONTACTED THE CHEVROLET DEALER, AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL AND TO NOTIFY OLDSMOBILE. CONTACTED OLDSMOBILE, AND THEY SAID TO NOTIFIY GM, DID THAT, AND THEY SENT OUT A INVESTIGATOR LAST THURSDAY. THEN, RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GM TO GIVE THE SAME INFORMATION THAT CONSUMER ALREADY GAVE 5 OR 6 TIMES. *AK
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 6, 2005
THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING THE TRANSMISSION IN HIS 1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERRA. *NM *SB *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 26, 2005
CONSUMER DISAPPOINTED IN HOW REPAIRS TO TRANSMISSION ON THE 1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERRA WAS HANDLED.*MR THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THE FIRST TIME ONE OF THE SMALLER SHOPS WANTED THE CONSUMER TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP FOR 5 DAYS AS COLLATERAL UNTIL THE PART ARRIVED AND PAY $1400.00 UP FRONT. THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *BF THE GEAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Mar 21, 2005
MY MAIN COMPLAINT RELATES TO THE DISC BRAKES, ROTORS, AND CALIPER ASSEMBLIES ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED MY VEHICLE SINCE 1996 AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND MORE RECENTLY THE CALIPERS DUE TO THEM FREEZING UP. SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR I HAVE HAD AT LEAST TWO INSTANCES PROBABLY THREE WHERE I CHANGED MY BRAKE PADS PREMATURELY BECAUSE OF UNEVEN WEAR. THE CALIPER WAS NOT PROPERLY RELEASING AND IT WAS CAUSING ONE PAD USUALLY THE INSIDE PAD (THE ONE WITHOUT) THE METAL STRIP TO WEAR DOWN. IN THE FIRST TWO CASES I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, AND THE FONT ROTORS. MORE RECENTLY IT HAPPENED AGAIN IN THE FRONT SO I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS PREMATURELY (ONLY A YEAR OR LESS SINCE MY LAST BRAKE PAD CHANGE). THEN SHORTLY THEREAFTER I STARTED HEARING A THUMPING SOUND FROM THE BACK BRAKES WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND WHEN IT WAS IN FOR INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT THE BACK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE STICKING AND THAT THE ROTORS WERE DAMAGED. I ENDED UP SPENDING OVER $800 TO REPLACE THE REAR CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS AND NEW ROTORS WHILE IN FOR INSPECTION. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS, AND TAKEN CARE OF IT FROM DAY ONE, BUT THE MOST DISAPPOINTING AND EXPENSIVE PART IS THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. I DON'T THINK I AM ALONE, MY FATHER WHO ALSO OWNS AN OLDS CULTASS HAS HAD NOT AS MUCH, BUT SOME OF THE SAME EXPERIENCES WITH HIS BRAKES, CALIPERS AND ROTORS. I THINK THAT THERE IS AND HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THEM FROM DAY ONE - I DON'T KNOW WHY THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, BUT EITHER WAY IT HAS CAUSED ME TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ($1500-$2000 OR MORE) OVER THE YEARS REPLACING THINGS THAT SHOULD WORK. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 3, 2004
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER LEANED ON THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. EVOQ WAS FILED BY TONNY JENNINGS 408 GRAND AVE SW, FORT PAYNE, AL 35967/256-845-1500. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 6, 2003
I WAS DRIVING AND SOMETHING DROPPED UNDER MY HOOD CAUSING IT TO BE STUCK IN ONE GEAR. I BELIEVE MY TRANSMISSION IS MESSED UP. IT WON'T GO IN REVERSE ONLY FORWARD. *JB
POWER TRAIN Mar 3, 2003
THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN FIRST GEAR, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER STARTING VEHICLE IT WILL JERK OR HESITATE TO ACCELERATE. HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION TWICE. *MR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Sep 19, 2002
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 35MPH ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Sep 12, 2002
THE SAFETY BELTS FAILED WHILE TIGHTENING CHILDRENS CAR SEATS. THE PLASTIC CLIPS SNAP EASILY WHEN PULLING THE BELT TIGHT. WITH THE CLIP BROKEN THE SEATBELT DOESN'T HOLD THE CAR SEAT IN POSITION. *JG
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Sep 10, 2002
VEHICLE IS IN THE STATIONWAGON SERIES WITH A LUGGAGE RACK. ENTIRE LUGGAGE RACK WITH ONE MATTRESS TIED TO IT COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM ROOF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 21, 2002
DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DOWN A STREET WITH NO DEBRIS OR BUMPS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 15, 2002
LOW COOLANT INDICATOR, TUNE-UP BRAKES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Aug 15, 2002
LOW COOLANT INDICATOR, TUNE-UP BRAKES
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Aug 15, 2002
LOW COOLANT INDICATOR, TUNE-UP BRAKES
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 17, 2002
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE ABS SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, FUSES ARE CONTINUOSLY BLOWING, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE SHIFT COLUMN, THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS CORRODED, THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. ALSO THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE RADIATOR AND TANK ARE FULL. HE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND THE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. BRAKES ARE IN WORKING ORDER AND ALL SENSORS ARE GOOD. NOW I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING ON HOT DAYS, THE STARTER CLICKS BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT WILL THEN START( ABOUT 5 TRIES), AND TODAY I SEEM TO BE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE ENTERING AN INTERSECTION FROM A STOP SIGN I LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT A TOP OF 2RPM'S AND COULD NOT GET OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE MECHANIC STILL NEED TO GIVE A DIAGNOSIS ON THIS LATEST PROBLEM BUT SIAD IT MAY BE A CIRCUIT PROBLEM SINCE TOUCHING THE UNDERHOOD DRIVER SIDE CIRCUIT BOX CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL AND RESTART.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Jul 17, 2002
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE ABS SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, FUSES ARE CONTINUOSLY BLOWING, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE SHIFT COLUMN, THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS CORRODED, THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. ALSO THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE RADIATOR AND TANK ARE FULL. HE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND THE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. BRAKES ARE IN WORKING ORDER AND ALL SENSORS ARE GOOD. NOW I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING ON HOT DAYS, THE STARTER CLICKS BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT WILL THEN START( ABOUT 5 TRIES), AND TODAY I SEEM TO BE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE ENTERING AN INTERSECTION FROM A STOP SIGN I LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT A TOP OF 2RPM'S AND COULD NOT GET OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE MECHANIC STILL NEED TO GIVE A DIAGNOSIS ON THIS LATEST PROBLEM BUT SIAD IT MAY BE A CIRCUIT PROBLEM SINCE TOUCHING THE UNDERHOOD DRIVER SIDE CIRCUIT BOX CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL AND RESTART.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Jul 17, 2002
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE ABS SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, FUSES ARE CONTINUOSLY BLOWING, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE SHIFT COLUMN, THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS CORRODED, THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. ALSO THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE RADIATOR AND TANK ARE FULL. HE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND THE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. BRAKES ARE IN WORKING ORDER AND ALL SENSORS ARE GOOD. NOW I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING ON HOT DAYS, THE STARTER CLICKS BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT WILL THEN START( ABOUT 5 TRIES), AND TODAY I SEEM TO BE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE ENTERING AN INTERSECTION FROM A STOP SIGN I LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT A TOP OF 2RPM'S AND COULD NOT GET OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE MECHANIC STILL NEED TO GIVE A DIAGNOSIS ON THIS LATEST PROBLEM BUT SIAD IT MAY BE A CIRCUIT PROBLEM SINCE TOUCHING THE UNDERHOOD DRIVER SIDE CIRCUIT BOX CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL AND RESTART.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 17, 2002
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE ABS SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, FUSES ARE CONTINUOSLY BLOWING, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE SHIFT COLUMN, THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS CORRODED, THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. ALSO THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE RADIATOR AND TANK ARE FULL. HE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND THE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. BRAKES ARE IN WORKING ORDER AND ALL SENSORS ARE GOOD. NOW I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING ON HOT DAYS, THE STARTER CLICKS BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT WILL THEN START( ABOUT 5 TRIES), AND TODAY I SEEM TO BE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE ENTERING AN INTERSECTION FROM A STOP SIGN I LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT A TOP OF 2RPM'S AND COULD NOT GET OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE MECHANIC STILL NEED TO GIVE A DIAGNOSIS ON THIS LATEST PROBLEM BUT SIAD IT MAY BE A CIRCUIT PROBLEM SINCE TOUCHING THE UNDERHOOD DRIVER SIDE CIRCUIT BOX CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL AND RESTART.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Jul 17, 2002
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE ABS SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, FUSES ARE CONTINUOSLY BLOWING, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE SHIFT COLUMN, THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS CORRODED, THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. ALSO THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE RADIATOR AND TANK ARE FULL. HE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND THE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. BRAKES ARE IN WORKING ORDER AND ALL SENSORS ARE GOOD. NOW I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING ON HOT DAYS, THE STARTER CLICKS BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT WILL THEN START( ABOUT 5 TRIES), AND TODAY I SEEM TO BE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE ENTERING AN INTERSECTION FROM A STOP SIGN I LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT A TOP OF 2RPM'S AND COULD NOT GET OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE MECHANIC STILL NEED TO GIVE A DIAGNOSIS ON THIS LATEST PROBLEM BUT SIAD IT MAY BE A CIRCUIT PROBLEM SINCE TOUCHING THE UNDERHOOD DRIVER SIDE CIRCUIT BOX CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL AND RESTART.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM May 23, 2002
SMELL GAS IN THE VEHICLE, CAR WAS ACTING WEIRD, THE SMELL OF GAS WAS BAD AND WASN'T ACCELERATING RIGHT, IT WAS HESITANT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Apr 29, 2002
OK WE BAUGHT THIS CAR FROM MY INLAWS WHO HAD THE "STRUT-SHOCKS" REPLACED THREE TIMES. I HAVE REPALCED THEM TWICE AND NOW I HAVE A SUSPENSION SPRING THAT IS SHATTERED. I THINK THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND I BELIEVE IT IS PROBALBY A HAZARD. IT LOOKS LIKE FIBERGLASS AND IT IS SPLINTERING TERRIBLY. I WOULDN'T THINK MUCH OF THIS IF I WASN'T REPLACING THE STRUT-SHOCK CONSTANTLY AT A COST OF $500 BUCKS EVERYTIME. IT HAS TORN OUT THE ANTI-LOCK BREAK WIRING TO THE REAR WHEEL. THIS VEHICLE ISN'T OLD ENOUGH TO REQUIRE A MAJOR SPRING TO BE REPLACED. THANK YOU. MARCIA CULHANE
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Apr 29, 2002
OK WE BAUGHT THIS CAR FROM MY INLAWS WHO HAD THE "STRUT-SHOCKS" REPLACED THREE TIMES. I HAVE REPALCED THEM TWICE AND NOW I HAVE A SUSPENSION SPRING THAT IS SHATTERED. I THINK THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND I BELIEVE IT IS PROBALBY A HAZARD. IT LOOKS LIKE FIBERGLASS AND IT IS SPLINTERING TERRIBLY. I WOULDN'T THINK MUCH OF THIS IF I WASN'T REPLACING THE STRUT-SHOCK CONSTANTLY AT A COST OF $500 BUCKS EVERYTIME. IT HAS TORN OUT THE ANTI-LOCK BREAK WIRING TO THE REAR WHEEL. THIS VEHICLE ISN'T OLD ENOUGH TO REQUIRE A MAJOR SPRING TO BE REPLACED. THANK YOU. MARCIA CULHANE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Apr 8, 2002
ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH REPLACING FRONT/REAR ROTORS AND CALIPERS DUE TO ROTORS WARPING WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 4, 2001
PREMATURE REAR BRAKE FAILURE SEEMS COMMON FOR THIS AND THE COMPARABLE BODY STYLES OF GM. GM SERVICE MANAGERS SAY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. ACQUIRED CAR WITH 34K, FAILURE OCCURRED AT 60K AGAIN AT 100K AND AGAIN AT 120K. GM DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE BECAUSE THEY CLAIM IT IS NORMAL FOR THE PARTICULAR CAR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Aug 9, 2001
BRAKES LO TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED AT LEAST 1/2 INCH, AND THE ANTILOCK BEGAN PULSATING. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THE CAR STOPPED NORMALLY WHENEVER THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 2, 2001
PLASTIC COUPLING BETWEEN FUEL SENDING UNIT AND PLASTIC HOSE LEADING TO FUEL FILTER ON GAS LINE HAS COME UNDONE. PRIVATE MECHANIC STATES RUST BUILD UP TO THE POINT WHERE UNIT SHOULD BE REPLACED, AND DEALER CLAIMS THERE WAS NEVER ANY BRACKET INSTALLED ON FUEL FILTER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Aug 2, 2001
PLASTIC COUPLING BETWEEN FUEL SENDING UNIT AND PLASTIC HOSE LEADING TO FUEL FILTER ON GAS LINE HAS COME UNDONE. PRIVATE MECHANIC STATES RUST BUILD UP TO THE POINT WHERE UNIT SHOULD BE REPLACED, AND DEALER CLAIMS THERE WAS NEVER ANY BRACKET INSTALLED ON FUEL FILTER. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 2, 2001
VEHICLE ACELLERATED AND DECELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE WOULD TAKE OFF ON ITS OWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Jul 17, 2001
THE FAULTY PROGRAMMABLE READ-ONLY MEMORY, PROM, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE UPON INITAL ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM LOW SPEED WITH A COLD ENGINE, THE OWNERS SON WROTE THIS COMPLAINT AND PURCHASED THE SERVICE BULLETIN AND NECESSARY PARTS FOR REPAIR AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS BY MECHANIC. NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jul 9, 2001
THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE APPRORIATE PART TO FIX THE AIR BAG RECALL 00V-171. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC May 25, 2001
I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND AT PRESENT I HAVE 38,320 ORIGINAL MILES ON. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL May 22, 2001
CONSUMER HAS SCHEDULED SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS WITH DEALERSHIP REGARDING RECALL 00V17100/ AIR BAG REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP ORDERED PART TO SERVICE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND PART WAS INSTALLED ON ANOTHER VEHICLE. PARTS MANAGER SAID HE WOULD CONTACT CONSUMER WHEN NEW PART CAME IN. CONSUMER HAS YET TO HEAR ANYTHING REGARDING THE STATUS OF PART NEEDED TO REPAIR DEFECT. *AK *JB
AIR BAGS May 10, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V171000/ AIR BAG FAILURE APPROXIMATELY 9 MONTHS AGO, AND DEALERSHIP CONTINUED TO TELL CONSUMER THAT PARTS SHOULD BE COMING IN ON NEXT COMING UP TRUCK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER May 10, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. IT IS SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 97V017000; BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL May 4, 2001
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 40-45 MPH WITH A 1985, FORD, MUSTANG. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW May 4, 2001
CONSUMER WAS BRODSIDED BY ANOTHER CAR. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HEAD, AND AND CAR WAS TOTALLED. CONSUMER SAID NONE OF SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER WAS HIT ON THE SIDE.*AK
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS Mar 19, 2001
CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DALGLEISH CADILLAC & OLDSMOBILE INC. 6 TIMES REGARDING RECALL 00V171000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00058 REGARDING AIR BAG FAILURE. PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE. *AK *SLC