We found the following complaints for OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS (1989)
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1989 cutlass calias.consumer writes in regards to while traveling the steering wheel locked up and vehicle had no brakes.the consumer stated her husband was not able to control the vehicle, and hit a median. The consumer wasn't driving very fast.the consumer no longer owns the vehicle.
Horn goes off by itself due to a blown fuse.also replaced front brake pads/rotors, and battery went dead due to horn blowing all night.
Alternator replaced three times. *sd
Horn pad, both horns and fuse replaced because horn keeps shorting.
Engine cuts off after driving 30 or more miles, speeds 50 mph; no warning; cause unknown.tt
After traveling two to three hours one hundred miles vehicle stalls in traffic.tt
When driving the vehicle, the vehicle cut off.please describe in more details.
Ignition module replaced.
When applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle cuts off,causing loss of power steering and loss of all electrical functions.
Computer replaced due to vehicle stalling.
The car stopped after it jumped a couple of times. Replaced ignition module.tt
Ecm shorted out, resulting in intermittent stalling.
Computer that controls engine performance failed.
Electronic control unit failed.
Heater coil module was replaced however did not rectify problem,possible ignition switch failure. Yh
Wiring harness replaced.
Consumer was traveling 25mph on a side streetandsaw smoke coming fromsteering column.brake lights and turn signals went out. Was able to pull over toshoulders. Poppedhood, andsaw fire coming from underneath. Consumer states steering column is the component that failed.
Horn goes off by itself due to a blown fuse.also replaced front brake pads/rotors, and battery went dead due to horn blowing all night.
While driving along ta road the dashboard will go out completely, causing loss of speedometer/fuel indicator, and odometer.contacted dealer and manufacturer.
When driving 70mph a fire started in the rear right side of the vehicle, causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer has been notified.
Approximately three years ago, electronic dashboard began flashing, sometimes going totally black, which made it impossible to see speed, amount of gas, mileage, etc. *cj
Wiring harness under dash shorted out, causing fire.*skd
Water pump replaced.
When vehicle is turned off it may not start again like the battery has no charge, the heater coil module have been changed but still seems to happen. *et
The cradle mounts that support the engine on the right side became rusted. This conditionallowed the engine to drop on that side while driving. Problem repaired by mechanic.
Head gasket leaks and has been replaced twice. Please describe.
Front motor mounts failed due to corrosion resulting in total loss of control when steering shaft disengaged.
Engine mounts failed due to rusted washers.
While driving 20 mph the vehicle stalled.the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so.the vehicle was towed to the consumer'sresidence.the light device flashed red/green before going dead on a steep hill and or dangerous curve.the steering locked and the brakes went out, then the vehicle went downa steep embankment through a fence. *sc
Recall # 97v058000 gm/rear cradle bolts; vehicle serviced under recall in july of 1998. While driving about 3 mph and coming out of a parking lot on the eve of thanksgiving, the engine fell out of vehicle.
Accidental fire in parked running car in outside lot, toxic fire caused carbon monoxide in passenger compartment from engine, occupant aquired burns on 27% of his body (attorney for client, client deceased).
Vehicle surges forward while stopping.
Engine stalls intermittently. Dealer has been unable to fix problem.
Engine stalls continuously.
Sudden acceleration twice, once resulting in an accident.
Water is getting into the vehicle, andconsumer can't find where the water is coming from.also, when using the heat, the smell is real bad and is coming from the front passenger's side window. Vehicle is stalling, and driver has to put foot on the gas pedal in order for the vehicle not to cut off while driving.
Engine just turns off while driving...several times at high speeds...looses steering, brakes...several near collisions. Dealers & repair shops can never duplicate or identify a problem
Engine failed.yh
Oxygen sensor replaced.
Egr valve replaced.
This vehicle constantly hesitates, misfires,and today it backfired for the first time. When you turn off the car you can smell a the fuelout of the exhaust . This problem is not intermittentit is constantand i feel it is a problem with the emissions on this car . I went to an oldmobile dealership to ask about recalls . They said there were none, however , in a consumer reports book i am reading it uses the same car as mine for an example of a vehicle with a exhaust emissions recall. The rear brakes had a 10 point rear brake job consisting of new cylinders ,hardware, drums turnedand new pads. The front brakeswere in good repair. Yet it seems that the brakes are not stopping the car effectively
Brakes light/switch replaced. *sd
Brake switch gets out of adjustment preventing brake lights from working as well as cruise control.(qcaw)
The fuel system/tank failed resulting in fire, causing several injuries. Nlm
This vehicle constantly hesitates, misfires,and today it backfired for the first time. When you turn off the car you can smell a the fuelout of the exhaust . This problem is not intermittentit is constantand i feel it is a problem with the emissions on this car . I went to an oldmobile dealership to ask about recalls . They said there were none, however , in a consumer reports book i am reading it uses the same car as mine for an example of a vehicle with a exhaust emissions recall. The rear brakes had a 10 point rear brake job consisting of new cylinders ,hardware, drums turnedand new pads. The front brakeswere in good repair. Yet it seems that the brakes are not stopping the car effectively
Fuel injectors replaced.
Gas tank leaks.
Hood latch broken. *sd
When driving sometime the rear hatch latch came open.tt
Emergency brake fails to hold at pump lever.*skd
The parking brakes are not holding. Tt consumer states it is a pump brake and most times it does not engage when brakes are pumped with foot, if it does engage, quite often it can be heard when it is released when the door is slammed.
When the parking brake is adjusted , it will not hold when power is applied.the dealer has been notified.
Emergency brake cable replaced.
Rear emergency brake cables replaced.
Speedometer failed.
Transmission seals leaking.
Steering collapsed in consumer's lap while driving. Also,ignition automatic switchturned itself off.
Driver's and passenger's seat belts snapped into receptical, became inoperative. Cause: improper restraint of seat belt system.owner has defectiveseat belts and this is the second occurrence.
Failure on the driver's side seat belt , the seat belt is wrapped around the lever,causing the seatback to recline to the rest position.
Seat belt latch case broken. *sd
Both front seat buckle trim around the red button in the middle of the seatbelt buckle came off, allow button to disengage with just a little force.
Drivers side seat buckle has fallen apart, cannot use belt.tt
The rear seatbelt plastic piece around it isbroken and the seat pops open. Tt
Driver's side seat belt buckle is broken. Seat belt does not stay fastened. Please describe details.tt
Driver's side seat belt buckle broke, unable to latch seat belt.tt
While driving at ten miles per hour vehicle was struck on the passenger's side by another vehiclethatflippedthe cutlass on its side, causing the passenger's seat belt to release on impact, the seat belt did not work properly. Dealer has been contacted.
When brakes are applied the seat belts do not tighten up on driver side or passenger side.tt
Rear seatbelts do not properly retain carseat.tt
Driver's side seat track broke while driving; seat had rocking like motion; at this time, cause unknown.tt
Ltr fm sebastian scollo (ct) request assistance in his attempts to be reimbursed for brake repairs on his 1989 gm oldsmobile cutlass supreme.*mr consumer is asking to be reimbursed for brake repairs.
When traveling and upon attempting to make a normal stop,a great amount of force is applied to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop, also,front calipers work , and rear calipers are inoperative ,causingexcessive wear of the brake pads. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts a number of times. Please provide any further details.
Left rear abs brakes locke dup six times. Also replaced calipers/pads and rotors.
Abs: six months after purchase, brake system went; continued to go out every 6,000 to 7,000 miles; abs light would come on, followed by no braking power.tt
Failure of the brake system, the brake shoes and pads are wearing to often.
Brakesstopssometimes. Whenapplyingbrakes the pedals goes to the floor and bounces back up.
Brake pad and rotors resurfaced, the rear brakes were just replaced approximately a year ago. *cj
Experiencing brake lock up every six months.brakes are rusting.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Brake problems.
Engine just turns off while driving...several times at high speeds...looses steering, brakes...several near collisions. Dealers & repair shops can never duplicate or identify a problem
Front rotors warped/rear calipers seized.
This vehicle constantly hesitates, misfires,and today it backfired for the first time. When you turn off the car you can smell a the fuelout of the exhaust . This problem is not intermittentit is constantand i feel it is a problem with the emissions on this car . I went to an oldmobile dealership to ask about recalls . They said there were none, however , in a consumer reports book i am reading it uses the same car as mine for an example of a vehicle with a exhaust emissions recall. The rear brakes had a 10 point rear brake job consisting of new cylinders ,hardware, drums turnedand new pads. The front brakeswere in good repair. Yet it seems that the brakes are not stopping the car effectively
Corroded rear disc brakes, rebuilt calipers, install new pads.tt
Left rear abs brakes locke dup six times. Also replaced calipers/pads and rotors.
Rear disc brake corrosion due to a defective seal.tt |
Rear brakes failed, causing excessive wear to front brakes.
Had problem with corroded rear disc brakes and calipers, also replaced rear brake rotors/pads.tt
Rear disc brakes corroded and deteriorated.tt
Corroded rear disc, causes excessive wear on front brakes.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
When traveling and upon attempting to make a normal stop,a great amount of force is applied to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop, also,front calipers work , and rear calipers are inoperative ,causingexcessive wear of the brake pads. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts a number of times. Please provide any further details.
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
The rear disc brakes are rusting and now they will not stop the car at all. Please describe.
Warped rear brake rotors, causing vibration when brakes applied, also replaced front brake pads.
Brake calipers replaced.
Ea94-041 active, corrosion of the rear disc slide causing lockup.tt
The rear calipers have been replaced twice and all the braking goes to the front because the rear brake calipers are corroded.tt
Rear calipers rusted, causingrear brake failure, premature wear of front brake pads. *skd
Corrosion on rear calipers, resulting in seizing of calipers twice, also replaced rotor/pads on rear brakes.tt
Front/rear brakes calipers failed.
Brake pads replaced.
Replaced rear pads.
Horn goes off by itself due to a blown fuse.also replaced front brake pads/rotors, and battery went dead due to horn blowing all night.
Horn goes off by itself due to a blown fuse.also replaced front brake pads/rotors, and battery went dead due to horn blowing all night.
Brake rotors on both sides separated from themselves at the thinnest part of the casting. Each side failed at different times but braking was severely affected.
Corrosion of rear disc brakes , rear brake are frozen, replace front disc pads and rotors.tt
Rear brake rotors corroded.
Brake rotors replaced.
Front/rear brake rotors failed. *dsh
Resurfaced rotors.
During brake application rear brakes make a dragging sound.tt
Rear brakes lock up while driving causing an accident.dealer notified.this defect happens once every year.*jg
The rear brakes of the car do not work.ttconsumer states calipers seize and cause smoke and odor, rotors rust, because of faulty rear brakes there is much stress to the front brakes, consumer has to clean and lubricate slides every 3 to 6 months and replace slides, rotors, pads, and calipers frequently in order to keep rear brakes working.
Rear brakes failed, causing excessive wear to front brakes.
No response from the rear braking system. Plungers corroded.tt
Rear brakes have been replaced (6) times from rusted calipers to brake shoes locking.tt
Due to the location of the brake line which is attached to the frame,clamp has rubbed a hole in the brake line.consumer has contacted the dealer.
Brake cable fails due to rusting on a regular basis causing the emergency brake to stick.
Brake system failure, replaced brake master cylinder.tt
The contact owns a 1989 oldsmobile cutlass.the vehicle was leaking power steering fluid and the steering was difficult to turn.the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and paid to have it repaired.once he left the mechanic, the failure recurred.he is planning to return to the state certified mechanic.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 200,000.
Steering collapsed in consumer's lap while driving. Also,ignition automatic switchturned itself off.
While driving, steering wheel became unresponsive, couldn't turn steering wheel, wheel wouldnot move; loss of steering control, could have caused an accident; speed 40 to 45 mph.
This vehicle constantly hesitates, misfires,and today it backfired for the first time. When you turn off the car you can smell a the fuelout of the exhaust . This problem is not intermittentit is constantand i feel it is a problem with the emissions on this car . I went to an oldmobile dealership to ask about recalls . They said there were none, however , in a consumer reports book i am reading it uses the same car as mine for an example of a vehicle with a exhaust emissions recall. The rear brakes had a 10 point rear brake job consisting of new cylinders ,hardware, drums turnedand new pads. The front brakeswere in good repair. Yet it seems that the brakes are not stopping the car effectively
Front motor mounts failed due to corrosion resulting in total loss of control when steering shaft disengaged.
Consumer was traveling 25mph on a side streetandsaw smoke coming fromsteering column.brake lights and turn signals went out. Was able to pull over toshoulders. Poppedhood, andsaw fire coming from underneath. Consumer states steering column is the component that failed.
Failure on the driver's side seat belt , the seat belt is wrapped around the lever,causing the seatback to recline to the rest position.
Recall # 97v058000 gm/rear cradle bolts; vehicle serviced under recall in july of 1998. While driving about 3 mph and coming out of a parking lot on the eve of thanksgiving, the engine fell out of vehicle.
Engine just turns off while driving...several times at high speeds...looses steering, brakes...several near collisions. Dealers & repair shops can never duplicate or identify a problem
Cradle bolts rotted out and motor dropped to the ground, lost all control of steering, driver was pulling into a parking spot when this happened, vehicle recalled for same problem (00v-189), owner would like to be reimbursed for repairs made to vehicle. Cj
Had receivedrecall 00v189000/ engine cradle bolts & contacted dealership, and took vehicle for recall repairs. Vehicle was repaired. Later in the day, problem with cradle bolts reappeared. Contacted dealership & was informed by mechanic thatcradle bolts would be repaired, but not responsible for damage done to motor.
Prior to recall (97v-058) while the vehicle was in motion the frame cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer.
Prior to recall (97v-058) while the vehicle was in motion the frame cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer.
Nhtsa recall 00 v 189 000/ manufacturer's recall 00065-s/crable bolts: dealer: king orourke cadillac oldsmobile; lynbrook,ny; phone# 516/593-6420 refused to honor recall because structure aroundcradle bolts have severely rusted out.dealer wanted to charge consumer to replace that structure before recall repairs couldbedone.feel free to provide any further information.
Faulty rubber door gaskets.
Failure on the driver's side seat belt , the seat belt is wrapped around the lever,causing the seatback to recline to the rest position.
Recall was not done properly. Repairs still under warranty. Howeverdealership district manager refuses to repair car. Contacted general motors and they tried to get the dealership to repair. Manager is stating that yes the recall states that the bolts can pull through the frame but says that the frame pulled from the bolts. Copy of paper from same dealership states that the bolts pulled through the frame. Dealership made me drive car off of their lot in an undrivable condition without advising me that it could not be driven. General motors suggested that i contact you regarding this matter. They also agree that this problem is the reason for the recall. Now the engine has tilted to the side of the right frame and earl olsmobile refuses to try to repair the recall on warrented parts.
The front cradle bolts which hold the engine and the transmissionhave disengaged from the vehicle, and also the cradle assembly is rusted,causing a potential for a vehicle collision to occur.please givefurther details.
Right side ofsubframe dropped while traveling onhighway.dealership is aware ofproblem.
While traveling at about 30mph heard a snap and lost control of vehicle due tosteering failure.it was hard to veer across three lanes of oncoming traffic before hitting a curb.at that time car stopped.consumer said washer deteriorated.
Lower strut bearing fails with vehicle staying in either position once the steering is turned toward that direction.this failure occurred once the recall for rear cradle bolt was repaired.
Misalignment, causing vehicle to pull to the left.
Struts replaced.
Shock absorbers failed, causing vehicle to bounce while driving. *aw
Coil pack replaced.
Recall work concerning the rear cradle bolts denied due to lack of parts.(mounts)
Cradle bolts: received notice from manufacturerfor the cradle bolts. Called to make an appointment in june,and they did not have parts. Has called several dealers and they don't have the parts. Tried to make an appointment in july, and they stilldon't have the parts and don't know when they will have them.
While in motion, consumer heard a thumping noise, assuming a tire had gone flat, pulled over to check but nothing was found.a few minutes later, there was a loud explosion, fighting to keep vehicle in control, consumer managed to get over, finding the wheel, tire and lug nuts had come completely off of vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report)*jg
Left rear firestone tire, p185/75r14 m+s, experienced blowout while driving, consumer was able to keep control, consumer paid full price for another replacement tire. *et
Due to information heard about tires consumer was checking them & noticed all 4 tires had cracks in the sidewall.2 front tires had cracks on inside of the tread.
Carry 35 lbs. Pressure, tire had slow leak,took to dealer, leak in sidewall of tire, had never ran tire low, was on right rear, so did not hit curb or anything else in road.tire was defective. (dot number: amn509tiresize: 18575r14)
The firestone tires on the vehicle have experienced failures, the tire peeled off tread causing the vehicle to skid off the road, injury to consumer.*mjs
A vehicle collision causedconsumerto lose three tips on fingers. Because of the design of the dashboard,consumer'shandwent over and through the front windshield. Asking nhtsa to look into this matter.
Use of cruise control below freezing temperatures causes vehicle to accelerate, causing loss of control.
Press on gas pedal vehicles revolution per minute increases to 3000 and wheel squeals.tt
Cruise control inoperable. *sd
Idle speed control valve failed, causing intermittent stalling.
Water is getting into the vehicle, andconsumer can't find where the water is coming from.also, when using the heat, the smell is real bad and is coming from the front passenger's side window. Vehicle is stalling, and driver has to put foot on the gas pedal in order for the vehicle not to cut off while driving.
Passenger window shattered while car in motion. Please explain.tt
Press on gas pedal vehicles revolution per minute increases to 3000 and wheel squeals.tt
While in motion, consumer heard a thumping noise, assuming a tire had gone flat, pulled over to check but nothing was found.a few minutes later, there was a loud explosion, fighting to keep vehicle in control, consumer managed to get over, finding the wheel, tire and lug nuts had come completely off of vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report)*jg
While in motion, consumer heard a thumping noise, assuming a tire had gone flat, pulled over to check but nothing was found.a few minutes later, there was a loud explosion, fighting to keep vehicle in control, consumer managed to get over, finding the wheel, tire and lug nuts had come completely off of vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report)*jg
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