1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
1 recalls, 117 complaints - 111 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.
Complaint Statistics
117 total complaints
3 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 5 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 5 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
SUSPENSION
Jul 10, 2014
Incident date: Jul 9, 2014
WHILE DRIVING MY FIANCES OLDSMOBILE, I NOTICED A BAD SHUDDER UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING. UPON INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT THE FRONT LEFT CONTROL ARM HAD RUSTED SO BADLY THAT IT HAD CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY HAD BEEN SO BADLY COMPROMISED I AM SURE THAT HAD I NEEDED TO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Dec 1, 2012
Incident date: Jan 25, 2011
THE THEFT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR WON'T START AND IT'S A ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 1, 2012
Incident date: Jan 25, 2011
THE THEFT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR WON'T START AND IT'S A ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2012
Incident date: May 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2012
Incident date: May 21, 2008
I HAVE 99 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS WHICH ONLY ISSUE I EVER HAD IS FAULTY ANTI THEFT SYSTEM LIKE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH GMC OR OLDSMOBILE OR CHEVY ANYTHING WITH ANTITHEFT SYSTEM USE RIGHT KEY AND THE LIGHT COMES ON YOU HAVE TO WAIT 10-15 MIN THEN IT STARTS HOW CAN A COMPANY NOT EVER HAVE RECALL I CAN UNDERSTA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 8, 2010
Incident date: Jul 3, 2010
THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE BLOWING OUT THE TIRE. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING, AND IT WAS A GOOD THING I WAS ONLY GOING AROUND 25 MPH AND ON A SIDE STREET. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON A MAIN ROAD THERE VERY WELL MAY HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES TO MYSELF, MY PASSENGERS, AND OTHERS ON ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jul 8, 2010
Incident date: Jul 3, 2010
THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE BLOWING OUT THE TIRE. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING, AND IT WAS A GOOD THING I WAS ONLY GOING AROUND 25 MPH AND ON A SIDE STREET. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON A MAIN ROAD THERE VERY WELL MAY HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES TO MYSELF, MY PASSENGERS, AND OTHERS ON ... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Mar 31, 2010
Incident date: Mar 31, 2010
IN THE 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS; IT HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITION AND HEAT CONTROL UNIT. WHILE DRIVING, AT ANYTIME, THE CONROL CAN SHUT-OFF THE DEFROSTER (WHEN IN USE) AND CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD AND DOOR WINDOWS TO FOG UP; THUS CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. MY A/C AND HEAT CONTROL UNIT ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 31, 2010
Incident date: Mar 31, 2010
IN THE 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS; IT HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITION AND HEAT CONTROL UNIT. WHILE DRIVING, AT ANYTIME, THE CONROL CAN SHUT-OFF THE DEFROSTER (WHEN IN USE) AND CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD AND DOOR WINDOWS TO FOG UP; THUS CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. MY A/C AND HEAT CONTROL UNIT ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 12, 2009
Incident date: Oct 8, 2009
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A PAVED COUNTY ROAD, AND WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING OR ANY ACCIDENT, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED ON MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THERE WAS A DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN BOTH FRONT SEATS. WE WERE BANGED UP SOME, BUT DIDN'T FEEL THERE AS ANYTHING WORTH GOING T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Apr 20, 2009
Incident date: Apr 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $800 BECAUSE THE HORN AND AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WERE CONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND CURREN... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 3, 2009
Incident date: Apr 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT WAS CHIPPING ON THE VEHICLE DOWN TO THE METAL. THE CHIPPING WAS PRESENT ON ALL SURFACES OF THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY THE HOOD. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CLEAR COAT WAS RUBBING OFF AND THE FAILURE WAS A WIDESPREAD ISSU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Feb 11, 2008
Incident date: Feb 11, 2008
CAR WONT START ANTI THEFT (DTC) IS ON WONT DISENGAGE NOTHING WAS CHANGED OR DONE TO THE CAR LIGHT FLASHED A COUPLE OF TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 1, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHT DEFECTIVE. (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327 & NHTSA ACTION NUMBER RQ04005.) GM WILL NOT HONOR THIS RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY SAID MY VEHICLE HAS A "BRANDED" TITLE. *NM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 19, 2005
Incident date: Dec 17, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. THERE WAS NO COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE HIT A SIGN AND A BRICK WALL. IT WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. SEAT BELTS WERE... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 1, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 2005
WATER LEVEL LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON EVERY FEW WEEKS - LEAKING HEAD GASKET. COOLANT CONTAMINATED THE OIL. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Jul 15, 2005
Incident date: Mar 14, 2005
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM FLASHES AND CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL IT SET FOR A WHILE (USUALLY 20 MIMUTES). THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. CONCERN IS THAT THE VEHICLE WILL STALL IN TRAFFIC MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL LEADING TO POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENT AND INJURY. THEIR IS NO FIX T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 4, 2005
Incident date: May 21, 2005
ENGINE OVERHEATING -- COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE. INTAKE MAINFOLD GASKET SHOWED SIGNS OF FAILING AT AROUND 57,000 MILES FAILED COMPLETELY AT 59,000 MILES. DID SOME RESEARCH ON INTERNET AND FOUND DOZENS OF REPORTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE 3.1 LITER V-6 ENGINE IN THIS AND SIMILAR GM MODELS. C... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 30, 2005
Incident date: Apr 26, 2005
ON APRIL 26,2005 WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING BROKE AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK THE SPRING WAS REPLACED, FRONT END ALIGNED AND THE TIRE REPLACED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION HAD I BEEN DRI... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Mar 22, 2005
Incident date: Feb 5, 2005
WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE I HEARD A SNAPPING NOISE AND FELT THE CAR BOUNCE. THINKING THAT IS WAS JUST THE ICE RIDGES IN THE DRIVE WAY I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE CAR. I DROVE ONLY A FEW BLOCKS WHEN I SMELT SOMETHING BURNING SO I RETURNED HOME AND PARKED THE CAR UNTIL MY HUSBAND RETURNED. WE TOO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Jan 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 5, 2005
THEFT SYSTEM CONTINUALLY OVERRIDES THE SYSTEM AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO START. IS HAS NOT YET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY BUT IT DOES POSE A THREAT TO DO SO. I HAVE ALSO TALKED WITH SEVERAL OTHER OWERS OF THE SAME TYPE/DIVISION(CUTLASS AND MALIBU) OF VEHICLE AND THEY ALL ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Nov 20, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
1. CAR RUNNING PERFECTLY FINE. 2. ONE DAY, CAR WOULDN'T START AND THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT WAS FLASHING. 3. WENT ONLINE AND FOUND A BUNCH OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM. IT SAID TO WAIT 1/2 HOUR AND THE CAR WOULD START AGAIN. SO WE WAIT, AND IT STARTS. THIS IS EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT. WE RELY... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Nov 19, 2004
Incident date: Nov 10, 2004
VEHICLE WAS HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPAIRS.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Sep 28, 2004
Incident date: Sep 20, 2004
SIGNAL LIGHTS/HAZARD LIGHTS INTERMITTENT OR NOT AT ALL, ALREADY RECALLED ON SELECT FEW GM "MALIBU" MODELS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #03V327000 RECALL DATE 08/27/04, BUT NOT ON ALL AFFECTED MODELS AND APPARENTLY NOT ON CUTLASS NAME PLATED MALIBU DESPITE THAT SAME PART IS CLEARLY FAILING IN MANY MODELS INCLUD... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Sep 28, 2004
Incident date: Sep 20, 2004
SIGNAL LIGHTS/HAZARD LIGHTS INTERMITTENT OR NOT AT ALL, ALREADY RECALLED ON SELECT FEW GM "MALIBU" MODELS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #03V327000 RECALL DATE 08/27/04, BUT NOT ON ALL AFFECTED MODELS AND APPARENTLY NOT ON CUTLASS NAME PLATED MALIBU DESPITE THAT SAME PART IS CLEARLY FAILING IN MANY MODELS INCLUD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 14, 2004
Incident date: Apr 13, 2004
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO TURN DUE TO DROPPED TUMBLER IN KEY CYLINDER. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE LOCK AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY ($425 PARTS PLUS LABOR) DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A $2 TUMBLER IN THE LOCK. DEALER SAID THAT THEY (1 DEALERSHIP) REPLACE APPROX. 5 SWITCHES OF THIS DESIGN (GM INSTRUMENT PANEL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 4, 2004
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITENTLY FAILED TO SHOW ANY CHECK/WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED AT THE OFF AND ON POSITION. THE IGNITION ALSO FAILED TO START THE ENGINE EVEN WITH THE PRESENCE OF CLICKING NOISE. IF THE IGNITION WAS SUCCESSFUL, THE ENGINE COULD SUDDENLY DIE UNEX... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 4, 2004
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITENTLY FAILED TO SHOW ANY CHECK/WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED AT THE OFF AND ON POSITION. THE IGNITION ALSO FAILED TO START THE ENGINE EVEN WITH THE PRESENCE OF CLICKING NOISE. IF THE IGNITION WAS SUCCESSFUL, THE ENGINE COULD SUDDENLY DIE UNEX... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 4, 2004
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITENTLY FAILED TO SHOW ANY CHECK/WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED AT THE OFF AND ON POSITION. THE IGNITION ALSO FAILED TO START THE ENGINE EVEN WITH THE PRESENCE OF CLICKING NOISE. IF THE IGNITION WAS SUCCESSFUL, THE ENGINE COULD SUDDENLY DIE UNEX... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 4, 2004
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITENTLY FAILED TO SHOW ANY CHECK/WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED AT THE OFF AND ON POSITION. THE IGNITION ALSO FAILED TO START THE ENGINE EVEN WITH THE PRESENCE OF CLICKING NOISE. IF THE IGNITION WAS SUCCESSFUL, THE ENGINE COULD SUDDENLY DIE UNEX... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 4, 2004
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITENTLY FAILED TO SHOW ANY CHECK/WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED AT THE OFF AND ON POSITION. THE IGNITION ALSO FAILED TO START THE ENGINE EVEN WITH THE PRESENCE OF CLICKING NOISE. IF THE IGNITION WAS SUCCESSFUL, THE ENGINE COULD SUDDENLY DIE UNEX... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 7, 2004
Incident date: Nov 9, 2003
MY 1999 OLDS CUTLASS, HAD A LEAKING MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IN THE LIBERTY TUNNEL IN PGH, DUE TO OVERHEATING. THERE WAS NO PLACE TO PULL OVER. SEVERAL MECHANICS TOLD ME THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS GM ENGINE, IT SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL. FORTUNATELY, I MANA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Mar 2, 2004
Incident date: Mar 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH COIL SPRING BROKE. THIS RESULTED IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE GOING UP INTO THE FENDER, AND THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKING UP. STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT, THEN, VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY NOTICED THAT THE RUST DEVELOPED ON T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Feb 25, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
HARNESS, WHEEL SPEED SENSOR JUMPER WIRING, REPLACED LEFT FRONT HUB AND SENSOR ASSEMBLY. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Feb 25, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
HARNESS, WHEEL SPEED SENSOR JUMPER WIRING, REPLACED LEFT FRONT HUB AND SENSOR ASSEMBLY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 25, 2004
Incident date: Apr 1, 2003
IGNITION SWITCH - FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 25, 2004
Incident date: Feb 25, 2004
1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS - 62,000 MILES - REPAIR - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 22, 2003
Incident date: Oct 5, 2003
COOLANT LEAK, OVERHEATED IN LIBERTY TUNNEL IN PGH,PA, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IN TUNNEL. MECHANIC STATES THE PROBLEM IS THE MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET VERY COMMON TO GM VEHICLES. *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 4, 2003
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING SMELL WITHIN THE CABIN. ALSO, THE COOLANT LIGHT FLASHED ON/OFF. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, PER DEALERSHIP.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 21, 2003
Incident date: Oct 21, 2003
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD . COOLANT WENT INSIDE THE ENGINE. DEALER STATED CONSUMER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND IT WOULD COST $700.00. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Oct 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ABS WARNING ALARM CHIME CAME ON, AND THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE CONTINUOUSLY REPLACED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. THIS WAS AS A RESULT OF ABS MODULE SENSOR FAILURE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ABS WARNING ALARM CHIME CAME ON, AND THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE CONTINUOUSLY REPLACED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. THIS WAS AS A RESULT OF ABS MODULE SENSOR FAILURE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ABS WARNING ALARM CHIME CAME ON, AND THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE CONTINUOUSLY REPLACED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. THIS WAS AS A RESULT OF ABS MODULE SENSOR FAILURE.*AK
TIRES
Aug 11, 2003
Incident date: Aug 6, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING FRONT COIL SPRING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SNAPPED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK WHEN THE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED, IT CUT AND FLATTENED THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO THE TIRE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Aug 11, 2003
Incident date: Aug 6, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING FRONT COIL SPRING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SNAPPED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK WHEN THE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED, IT CUT AND FLATTENED THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO THE TIRE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 29, 2003
LOWER INTAKE GASKET LEAKING COOLANT. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF GM VEHICLES... THE GASKETS LEAKING THAT IS. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**763569
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 28, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR SERVICE AND THE MECHANIC STATED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKED. *JB
POWER TRAIN
Apr 18, 2003
THE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: TRANSMISSION, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, ENGINE FAN, SHOCKS, MOTOR MOUNTS HAD BROKEN, BRAKES, FOG LIGHT NEVER WORKED, CABLE AND HINGES ON THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE SEATS WERE BREAKING, THE ARM REST WAS HOLLOW, THE VEHICLE CONTINUOSLY RAN HOT, EVEN AFTER THE HEA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 18, 2003
THE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: TRANSMISSION, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, ENGINE FAN, SHOCKS, MOTOR MOUNTS HAD BROKEN, BRAKES, FOG LIGHT NEVER WORKED, CABLE AND HINGES ON THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE SEATS WERE BREAKING, THE ARM REST WAS HOLLOW, THE VEHICLE CONTINUOSLY RAN HOT, EVEN AFTER THE HEA... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
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, 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
111 manufacturer communications from 86 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
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 TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
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
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
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 TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PIC5913
Sep 19, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
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
03-06-01-010
Apr 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT GM REMINDER. *TT INSTALL NEW LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE
070941006
Aug 1, 2007
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SDM REPROGRAM - CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT (U.S. ONLY). *NJ
04098
Jan 1, 2006
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UPCOMING SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM 04098. TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS. *TT
000089008E
Oct 1, 2005
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
050523001
Mar 1, 2005
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REVISED BRAKE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
04152004
Apr 15, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
00966B
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
00966
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
3121
Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC WILL CHANGE FROM RECIRC MODE TO FRESH AIR MODE WHEN DRIVING. *SC
030849015
Oct 1, 2003
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE RESET PROCEDURE AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT/REPLACEMENT WITH KEY IN ON POSITION. *TT
000089008B
Sep 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
000523002B
Mar 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT DISC BRAKE PULSATION. *TT
030601010
Mar 1, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT
022603
Feb 26, 2003
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *TT *JB
020730050
Dec 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR 4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT
010601002A
Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
10172002
Oct 17, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STARTS AND IMMEDIATELY STALLS AND THEN CAN BE RESTARTED AND WILL RUN NORMALLY. *TT
020866005A
Aug 1, 2002
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SOME ONWERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MOLDING ALONG THE REAR (TRUNK) COMPARTMENT OPENING AT THE STRIKER IS LOOSE OR BROKEN. *TT
210602
Jun 21, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE BRAKE ALIGN KIT. *TT
020603005
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. WITH STORED CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112. *TT
051502
May 15, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REPEAT BRAKE PULSATION AFTER AN INITIAL BRAKE REPAIR. *TT
020866005
May 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MOLDING ALONG THE REAR (TRUNK) COMPARTMENT OPENING AT THE STRIKER IS LOOSE OR BROKEN. *TT
020522001
Apr 1, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE REGARDING REVISED BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
270202
Feb 27, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112. *TT
040202
Feb 4, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT AND/OR AN ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT OFF WHICH MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT
010308003A
Feb 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING. *TT
0208116001
Jan 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION OR SERIAL DATA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN HISTORY. *SLC
010849020
Dec 1, 2001
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *SLC
071101
Nov 7, 2001
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF WATER LEAKING INTO THE CAR ON THE FRONT FLOOR. *TT
010308003
Oct 1, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION REGARDING SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION. *YH
050901
Sep 5, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE FRONT OR REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *SLC
010850009
Aug 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT SEAT RATTLES WHEN UNOCCUPIED. *TT
010308002
Aug 1, 2001
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION CLUNK / RATTLE NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT
010308002
Aug 1, 2001
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION CLUNK / RATTLE NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT
010849012
Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE *JG
290601
Jun 29, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH SUSPENSION NOISE.*JB
290601
Jun 29, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON COOLING FAN MOTOR CIRCUIT.*JB
010601010A
Jun 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT
010863003
May 1, 2001
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THEY CLOSE THE HOOD, THE PRIMARY LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE. *TT
010604023A
May 1, 2001
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE OR INOPERATIVE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IN THE ENGINE CONTROLS SUB-SECTION OF THE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT
000089008A
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA C
010604023A
May 1, 2001
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE OR INOPERATIVE
010523005
Apr 1, 2001
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROPER INSTALLATION OF FRONT BRAKE PADS WITH WEAR INDICATOR. *TT
150301
Mar 15, 2001
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS HOOD CABLE FREEZING. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HOOD RELEASE CABLE WILL NOT OPEN THE HOOD. *TT
32
Feb 1, 2001
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CREAK OR POP NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THIS MAY OCCUR ON TURNS, ON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, OR ON MANEUVERS THAT TWIST THE SUSPENSION. *SLC
240101
Jan 24, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR DOORS HAVE HIGH SWING EFFORT WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT
010522001
Jan 1, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNK, RATTLE NOISE FROM THE UNDERBODY OR FRONT SUSPENSION. *JB
121200
Dec 12, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A BRAKE PEDAL RATTLE OR CLUNK. *TT
000309003
Nov 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1M531582 OR 16145701 MAY EXHIBIT A CREAK / POP NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
000858002
Apr 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON UNDESIRABLE ROAD NOISE OR WATER NOISE FROM THE REAR SEAT AREA. *TT
000940002
Apr 1, 2000
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT IS SLOW TO RETRACT WHEN NOT IN USE, OR NOT LONG ENOUGH. *TT
990730031
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME OWNERS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1, 1999 MAY COMMENT ON A NO THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT
990864030
Dec 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF COLD AIR ENTERING VEHICLE AROUND DOOR HANDLES. *TT
990850006
Oct 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE APPEARS TO BE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE LEATHER MATERIAL ON FRONT AND REAR SEATS.*TT
VSG19990080
Sep 15, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR VEHICLES WITH 4T40E AND 4T45E TRANSAXLES WITH A CONDITION OF NO THIRD OR NO FOURTH GEAR. *TT
990523001A
Aug 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEALING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING A BRAKE APPLICATION. *TT
990308004
Aug 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO FRONT AND / OR REAR STABILIZER SHAFT SQUAWK / SQUEAK NOISE. *TT
990849008
Jul 1, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE CHIME SOUNDS WHEN KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION, INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF POWER DOOR LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, STEERING COLUMN LOCK OR MEMORY SEATS. *TT
040699
Jun 4, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING RESCISSION OF STOP SALE OF REAR COMPARTMENT LID INTERNAL RELEASE. *TT
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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 (current) | 1 | 117 | |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |