We found the following complaints for OLDSMOBILE CIERA (1996)
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False deployment of air bag in a 25 mph crash, resulting in injuries.dup of 804572, added on 25-feb-98.
Unspecified air bag complaint, not proper for size of consumer.
Consumer complains that airbags present a safety hazard for short people.
Vehicle was involved in frontal accident and there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side airbags. Vehicle was struck on front right side. Speed is uncertain at the time of impact. Also possible steering lock up is in question.
Was traveling about 30mph when vehicle in front stopped suddenly. Had rearended vehicle in front. Upon impact,airbag did not deploy. Driver was injured. The insurance company totaled vehicle.
While traveling at approximately 40 mph vehicle hydroplaned into a ditch and impacted a tree head-on.driver's air bag failed to deploy.manufacturer was sending an investigator to examinevehicle, and determine a cause forpoor performance ofair bag.driver experienced light injuries.please provide any additional information/attachments.
When avoiding an uncontrolled vehicle, owner rolled into a driveway that had a slope. Driver lost control and ran intohouse, driver's air bag deployed w/doors locking and facial and bodily injuries.
The vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 20mph, and the driver's side airbag did not deploy.dealer has not seen.
Battery failed.
Battery failed.
The horn assembly malfunctioned, causing the horn to be inoperative..cause unknown.dealer cannot determine problem.please provide details.
During vehicle operation the vehicle stalls,causing a loss of power.
Starter failed and replaced.
When driving at any speed and without prior warningvehicle will cut off and come to a dead stop. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced some wiring.repairs were not covered under warranty. *ml
Pink wire in the wiring harness shorted out at point of anchor causing engine to stop. Mjs
While driving saw white smoke eminating from under the dashboard. Driver pulled off road and parked. All passengers exited safely. Vehicle was totaled.
Pink wire in the wiring harness shorted out at point of anchor causing engine to stop. Mjs
Pink wire in the wiring harness shorted out at point of anchor causing engine to stop. Mjs
Lower intake manifold gasket leak into oil
Manifold gasket failed. Will driving gasket ran hot; the manifold gasket was spewing water and the gasket had to be changed.
Several components have prematurely deteriorated calling into question safety of other related components.the car is 3 years and 6 months old, but has less than 29,000 miles.the problems all seem to deal with rubber (or similar material) components.the engine intake manifold is leaking.the left side axle seal and cover on the transmission is leaking.the serpentine belt was already cracking and needed to be replaced.(the serpentine belt is available for inspection, if so desired).
Head gasket leaked. Consumer indicated that when he went intogarage there was water on the floor.consumer had vehicle checked out by mechanic, who determined there was a head gasket leak. Consumer wasquoted a price to have vehicle repaired.consumer felt that oldsmobile shouldrepair the problem free of charge since this was a common problem with this vehicle.
Lower intake manifold gasket leak on gm 3.1 l v6.*nlm
Was driving vehicle and noticedcoolant was getting low. Checked under hood, andfluid was onengine. Head gasket was leaking fromright side.
The engine stopped working in december of 2002.which had to be replaced.
When driving at any speed and without prior warningvehicle will cut off and come to a dead stop. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced some wiring.repairs were not covered under warranty. *ml
When traveling about 50 to 60 mph the dashlight came on, the vehicle stalled and cut off. Consumer has contacted the dealer, vehicle awaiting service.
#6 cylinder failed resulting in engine failure. Dealer wants to rebuild or replace with a new engine.consumer feels this major engine problem should not have happend at 44k miles.nlm
Vehicle stalled while driving 60 mph causing a loss of power
Engine continually failing, unable to determine cause.
Vehicle stalled.
The oxygen sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate.nlm
Whencoming to a complete stop the vehicle will stall and while driving up on a hill there will be noise coming from the engine.dealer replaced oxgen sensor. Also in cold weather the doors are hard to open.
Air conditioner failed.
Daytime running lights go off occasionally.
While driving the day time running lights would cut off with ut indications.
Several components have prematurely deteriorated calling into question safety of other related components.the car is 3 years and 6 months old, but has less than 29,000 miles.the problems all seem to deal with rubber (or similar material) components.the engine intake manifold is leaking.the left side axle seal and cover on the transmission is leaking.the serpentine belt was already cracking and needed to be replaced.(the serpentine belt is available for inspection, if so desired).
The fuel feed line ruptured.
Fuel pump failed causing vehicle to stall several times.
Fuel injectors failed twice.
Whencoming to a complete stop the vehicle will stall and while driving up on a hill there will be noise coming from the engine.dealer replaced oxgen sensor. Also in cold weather the doors are hard to open.
Parking brake release cable broke, resulting in the parking brake sticking. Yh
While drivinghad heard a noise & vehicle started to slow down. Pulled to side of road. Contacted dealer & informed by mechanic to bring vehicle in. Had vehicle towed.transmission's reverse went out. Transmission would go only into drive.
Several components have prematurely deteriorated calling into question safety of other related components.the car is 3 years and 6 months old, but has less than 29,000 miles.the problems all seem to deal with rubber (or similar material) components.the engine intake manifold is leaking.the left side axle seal and cover on the transmission is leaking.the serpentine belt was already cracking and needed to be replaced.(the serpentine belt is available for inspection, if so desired).
Transmission problems, causing vibration and loss of control.
While driving vehicle will stall out for 2 minutes and start back up, andstall back out againwithout any warning.contacted dealership, cannot find problem.
Transmission went out due to a hardened stove pipe gm# 24202422.the part became defective (eaten up).transmission shop stated that it shouldn't have worn out so fast.*ml
Transmission over drive failed.
Oct 99while driving heard a noise $ vehicle started to slow down.pulled to side of road.contacted dealer & informed by mechanic to bring vehicle in .had vehicle towed.transmission's reverse went out.transmission repair was $2,200 .this car is unsafe please recall it.please send rebate to help repair or get new vehicle.thanks.
Vehicle skids ifapplying brakes onleast amount of ice or slush.low traction lights comes on, andabs locks up. Consumer says abs is not useful in winter driving.
The transmission shifts roughly between first and second gear.
Several components have prematurely deteriorated calling into question safety of other related components.the car is 3 years and 6 months old, but has less than 29,000 miles.the problems all seem to deal with rubber (or similar material) components.the engine intake manifold is leaking.the left side axle seal and cover on the transmission is leaking.the serpentine belt was already cracking and needed to be replaced.(the serpentine belt is available for inspection, if so desired).
The consumer has been experiencing problems believed to be associated with the driveline shaft. The vehicle vibrates tremendously after approaching 60 mph and over.the steering wheel bounces and dashboard rattles, causing it to be a distraction while driving.manufacturer has been contacted.
Consumer states the service engine light illuminated without warning dealership has serviced the vehicle light anf found that the transmission had failed.nlm
The car was hit from behind while stopped and the seat and shoulder belts did not hold us in place.dt
Drivers seat is separating fromanchor.anchor was not properly secured to floor board.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes fail to stop the vehicle.please provide details.
The abs system activates under normal braking conditions making it hard to slow and stop the vehicle.nlm
Vehicle skids ifapplying brakes onleast amount of ice or slush.low traction lights comes on, andabs locks up. Consumer says abs is not useful in winter driving.
Anti-lock brakes failed.
Anti-lock brakes did not work resulting in a rear-end collision.airbag did not deploy.
Normal braking, coming to a stop sign applied the brakes to stop and the brakes did not work.please describe details.
Anti lock brakes do not hold properly, extended stopping distance.
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
Abs brakes applied, a rumbling noise is heard in rear brakes. Front brakes okay. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic cleaned & replaced rear drums & shoes. Pads were worn in front & also replaced.
Upon approaching vehicle applied pressure to braking apparatus,no response from abs.
While driving vehicle over 25 mphand stepping on the brakepedal to stop, the vehicle wouldn't stop.consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs 5 times where dealer had found metal chafing, and they had to rotate brakes.*ml
While driving experienced diminished power assist booster when brake action seemed ineffective, allowing vehicle to roll forward, extended stopping distance.
Consumer drove about 4 miles then began to park once he reached his destination. Whenapplyingbrakes the vehicle kept going, jumped a parking block and landed in the street. Consumer realized thatfoot slipped from brake pedal and hit the gas pedal. This is the fourth time this has happened. Consumer says because the groves on the pedal are running sideways ahd the top is so smooth there is no resistance for feet slipping.
Brakes failed.
At 13,000 miles , the brakes needed to be replaced , there was no indictation of brakes wearning out, no squeaky noisedealer claims brakes are very thin.
Uneven wear/warping front brake pads/rotors.
Calipers failed.
Front brake pads worn.
Front brake pads and rotors worn prematurely.
Abs brakes applied, a rumbling noise is heard in rear brakes. Front brakes okay. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic cleaned & replaced rear drums & shoes. Pads were worn in front & also replaced.
Front brake pads and rotors worn prematurely.
Abs brakes applied, a rumbling noise is heard in rear brakes. Front brakes okay. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic cleaned & replaced rear drums & shoes. Pads were worn in front & also replaced.
Brake fluid leaked from cylinders, which resulted in no braking ability, and almost caused a crash., rear brake cylinders leak leading to total brake failure, very unpredictable braking. Ak *ml
Wheel cylinder failed, causing noise when braking.
Brake fluid leaked from cylinders, which resulted in no braking ability, and almost caused a crash., rear brake cylinders leak leading to total brake failure, very unpredictable braking. Ak *ml
Front brake linings on right and left sides had to be replaced after only 11212 miles.
Consumer drove about 4 miles then began to park once he reached his destination. Whenapplyingbrakes the vehicle kept going, jumped a parking block and landed in the street. Consumer realized thatfoot slipped from brake pedal and hit the gas pedal. This is the fourth time this has happened. Consumer says because the groves on the pedal are running sideways ahd the top is so smooth there is no resistance for feet slipping.
While driving experienced diminished power assist booster when brake action seemed ineffective, allowing vehicle to roll forward, extended stopping distance.
When avoiding an uncontrolled vehicle, owner rolled into a driveway that had a slope. Driver lost control and ran intohouse, driver's air bag deployed w/doors locking and facial and bodily injuries.
Right side door seal fails each time it rains.
Rear glass to hatch broke twice due to rear hatch strut applying too much pressure to glass.
Hood assembly failure, cannot lift hood, it is very heavy.
Hood assembly failure, cannot lift hood, it is very heavy.
Failure on the brace that holds the speakers in place in the trunk,is sharp medal without any cover, consumer was pushing a bag in the trunk of the vehicle and the medal brace cut the consumer's finger.
Metal window/door frame trim is loose and creates loud wind noise.
Due to lack of welding, the "a" pillers caused vehicle to vibrate.
Vehicle continue to have alignment problems.
Vehicle vibration causes vehicle to go out of control over 65 mph.
Front end misaligned/unbalanced.
Front end shakes/vibrates while driving at speeds above 65 mph.
Button to set the brightness of the instrument panel lighting was very hot and burnt drivers finger when trying to adjust brightness.
Button to set the brightness of the instrument panel lighting was very hot and burnt drivers finger when trying to adjust brightness.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in a vehicle collision and injuries.
Vehicle isat a stop, has foot on brakes, vehicle will begin to jump/sudden acceleration. Will stop if engine is turned off or reach speed off 10 mph. Does not matter if it's in reverse or forward. Dealerhad it for 6 times.gm lab said problem was resolved, 3 weeks after defectstarted to occur again. This isa intermittent problem, could result in an accident.
While yielding onto highway, stepped on gas pedal to accelerate, after releasing pedal, accelerated at 80mph. Throttlebecame stuck and vehicle continued to accelerate, had to gear into neutral to slow vehicle down.
Engin eidles when it is cold. It happens when coming to a stop and engine is cold.
Fuel pump failed.
After vehicle was sitting overnight the rear window glass was found shattered.
Strut arms that hold the tailgate in position are defective, causing the rear windshield glass to shatter twice withina year and half apart.defect could cause injuries.
When the sun starts to go down it is hard to see out of the windshield because there water bubbles areall over the windshield inside of the glass.
Right front wheel would not hold air pressure due to welding failure.
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