1984 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA

4 recalls, 2 complaints

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
85V034000 Mar 29, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.
121,095 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
84V153000 Nov 28, 1984
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE REAR AXLE CONTROL ARM LOCATES AND HELPS CONTROL AXLE MOVEMENT; IT ATTACHES TO THE FRAME WITH A BRACKET. THE REAR CONTROL ARM BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS USED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF ALL FOUR BOLTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN THE CONTROL ARM DROPPING EN... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL EIGHT CONTROL ARM BRACKET BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE.
9,290 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
84V011000 Feb 6, 1984
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
76,586 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 2, 1996
Incident date: Mar 8, 1996
VEHICLE SHUT OFF, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH
Crash 1 injured

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 20.0 28.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd 21.0 30.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 17.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd 17.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 20.0 28.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd 21.0 30.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 17.0 23.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd 17.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

OLDSMOBILE OMEGA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE OMEGA across all model years (1973, 1984).

36 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

OLDSMOBILE OMEGA - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1984 (current) 4 2
1983 1 0 View
1982 2 0 View
1981 2 2 View
1980 8 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 3 0 View
1977 3 0 View
1975 4 0 View
1974 4 0 View
1973 4 0 View

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