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I recently purchased a 1991 oldsmobile cutlass supreme.i had to take it back to the dealership 2 times already because it will cut off will driving, putting myself and others at risk of serious injury or death.noone seems to know what is wrong with the car.upon further investigating using consumer automobile review sites on the web.i find that there are multiple similar complaints about this particular model or ones very similar produced by gm/oldsmobile.keep in mind that this vehicle only has 39,700 miles on it.i have a 2 year warranty, that has yet to be honored because the dealership claims they do not know what's wrong with it.i am seriously wondering if there is some type of cover up or intentional ignoring of a common mechanical defect with this and similar vehicles.please help!thank you.
Vehicle has had long history of unresolved electrical malfunctions, which eventually led to electrical fire.
Anytime the battery is disconnected, it wipes out the computer memory, causing stalling, eradic shifting, engine failure, and loss of control.this is not noticed until car is driven, and didn't appear untill traveling at 45 mph.dealer said this is part of he vehicle design and it will cost $60.00 to reprogram the computer any time that the battery is disconnected or fails.this problem can be potentially dangerous if the car fails at a high rate of speed causing very stiff steering and braking.
Alternator and alternator belt have had problems on two occasions. The alternator and alternator belt were replaced at owner's expense, dealer is not aware of the problem.
When using air conditioning, alternator goes out and kills the battery. Had 4 alternators and batteries replaced. Took to dealer who indicated engine was too big for alternator also causing engine to stall, engine cooling fan replaced, power steering pressure hose failed and replaced, rearview mirror fell off, ceiling fabric coming unglued and dashboard vent cover coming off.
Alternator failed/replaced.*aw
While driving vehicle just stopped, and all power was lost. As soon as vehicle was taken out of drive and put into park, it would start again. This has been an ongoing problem since june of this year. Dealership was not able to determine what was cauisng this problem.cleaning the fuel system and replacing spark plugs did not correct the problem..
Distributor module computer chip replaced.
Vehicle was placed in the park position with the key in the ignition for about ten minutes when the vehicle caught fire in the steering column area of the vehicle. Consumer has yet to determine the cause of the fire.
While driving, at approx. 10-12mph, in ice & snow, making left turn, engine stalled, allowing to be hit by another vehicle.tt
A possible shortage in the main computer may be causing vehcile to stall.
Computer command and control system failed.
Driving vehicle, noticed smoke coming from steering column, pulled vehicle over, waited, started vehicle and started smoking again, had it towed.
The driver's side door wiring harness has the potential to cause an electrical fire due to abrasion on a sharp edge of sheet metal.
While driving the vehicle wiring harness caught on fire which caused injuries.cause unknown.please provide details.
Electrical malfunctions,had fixed, same problems reoccured, car caught fire.tt
The driver's side door wiring harness has the potential to cause an electrical fire due to abrasion on a sharp edge of sheet metal.
Bare wires sticking out under driver's seat.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with electrical system.while driving noticed smoke coming from hood.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Electronic dashboard flickers off for minutes at a time.this affects the display of the speedometer, gas gauge and mileage.smoke come out of the steering column 2 years ago, and i had the signals and high beam switch repaired already.
Our olds cutlas supreme has a digital electronic dash. This entire area has a constant problem with going on and off when it is off it causes an unsafe and undesireable problem of not knowing if there is any malfunctions with the engine,cooling system,amount of fuel that is left and most important the speed that you are traveling.all of these things are each by them selves a danger to the driver and anyone following or arround the effective vehicle.
Starter failed.
While driving at speed of 15 mph, experienced under the hood fire dueto an electrical short.tt
The idle speed would run away making it difficult to control the vehicle.from a complete stop, the vehicle would accelerate to 40 mph and maintain that speed without the accelerator being touched.the ecm was replaced and the problem has not reoccurred.
This is the second electrical fire i have experienced in this vehicle this year. The first was the center console, melting down (which has been reported to you ,and the dealer has been made aware. Today, as i was sitting in the vehicle, copious amounts of choking acrid smoke billowed from under the driver's seat. What happened was the upholstery support system for the drivers seat has been breaking down untieng the wire harness which shorted out the power seat motor, catching the drivers seat on fire. Thank god there was a fire extinguisher nearby and a fresh battery in my cellular phone to call the fire department with , and i was not traveling at highway speeds at the time. This is a dangerous situation, and the owners of these cars must be notified before something terrible happens.
Intermittently vehicle stalled while driving.consumer pulled vehicle off the road.consumer has to put the vehiclein neutral and restart the vehicle. Dealership inspectedvehicle at consumer's expense of $ 1250. But the problem was not resolved.
When using air conditioning, alternator goes out and kills the battery. Had 4 alternators and batteries replaced. Took to dealer who indicated engine was too big for alternator also causing engine to stall, engine cooling fan replaced, power steering pressure hose failed and replaced, rearview mirror fell off, ceiling fabric coming unglued and dashboard vent cover coming off.
When driving at 55 mph there is an oil leakage coming from the head gasket and the vehicle has been in the shop three times for service.technician suggested that the problem may be due to a warped engine head.also,pressure is coming from the anti-freeze coolant unit,and the vehicle isoverheating.
Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997.was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection.have had numerous problems including:intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced.heard grinding noise in brakes last nite.mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position.said that this is an old problem.have worn down rotors.must replace calipers and rotors in rear.also in rear, emergency brake has failed.also looks to be old problem.states front brakes also need rotors.uneven wear on rotors.mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased.noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors.is there anything that can be done?
Due to a defective engine rodthere is a knocking noise in the engine compartment which may cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.dealer had to replace the engine under 50,000 miles.please provide further information.
Head gasket failed, consumer then contacted dealer because there was an extended warranty on vehicle, dealership advised consumer they could do nothing until they received approval from manufacturer, consumer then contacted manufacturer and was advised that due to the age of the vehicle they would not be able to assist in spite of the 70,000 extended warranty ( daughter on behalf of father-joseph beleski).
Crankshaft firing control sensor failed. *dsh
Head gasket failed twice.
Quad four engine repeated problems with head gaskets cracking.tt
Engine rebuilt due to piston/head gasket failure, causing vehicle to stall.
Vehicle was not able to be started due torear mount bolts being rusty, andcausingengine to drop.
When driving at 55 mph there is an oil leakage coming from the head gasket and the vehicle has been in the shop three times for service.technician suggested that the problem may be due to a warped engine head.also,pressure is coming from the anti-freeze coolant unit,and the vehicle isoverheating.
Timing belt wore out, causing the vehicle to lose all power. Dealer not aware of the problem, no warranty, repairs at owners expense.
Cylinder head cracked while driving; smell of smoke; loss engine power; speed 35 mph.tt
Oil pressure switch leaks.
The anti freeze keeps getting in the motor could be from the head gasket .tt
Head gasket failure as well as a cracked head, $2,000 repair bill.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the check engine light appeared on the dashboard.
Actuator (timing belt tensioner) has gone out 2 times in 4 months
Front engine burst into flames and the drivers seat belt would not open right away, with excessive force the driver managed to get loose and climb to the rear ot the vehicle and force the rear door open from the inside, while other people tried to open it from the outside.resulting in injuries to the driver.
While travelingthe vehicle stalls without indications.consumer has contacted dealer.
Stalls when making turns and mid-turns and loses control because the enginge locks.please describe in detail.
Power steering hoses and pumps have on three occasions had problems about one month apart.the hose and pump were replaced, and problem still exists. Problems cannot beduplicated. Consumer also states there is a whine noise when taking off. *adj
The oil pump broke and caused the engine to be replaced.tt
When driving at any speedandwithout prior warning,vehicle kept cutting off.
When using air conditioning, alternator goes out and kills the battery. Had 4 alternators and batteries replaced. Took to dealer who indicated engine was too big for alternator also causing engine to stall, engine cooling fan replaced, power steering pressure hose failed and replaced, rearview mirror fell off, ceiling fabric coming unglued and dashboard vent cover coming off.
The car stalls and stops and the power steering goes out while in operation because of the fuel injector.
Noisy engine.
Vehicle is experiencing stalling, new plugs have been replaced and the fuel system has been cleaned, however the problem still exists.
While driving vehicle just stopped, and all power was lost. As soon as vehicle was taken out of drive and put into park, it would start again. This has been an ongoing problem since june of this year. Dealership was not able to determine what was cauisng this problem.cleaning the fuel system and replacing spark plugs did not correct the problem..
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Vehicle stalls when driving at highway speeds intermittently . There is no prior warning. Vehicle will restart again, but eventually it will stall again. Mechanic cannot determine cause.
Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997.was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection.have had numerous problems including:intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced.heard grinding noise in brakes last nite.mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position.said that this is an old problem.have worn down rotors.must replace calipers and rotors in rear.also in rear, emergency brake has failed.also looks to be old problem.states front brakes also need rotors.uneven wear on rotors.mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased.noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors.is there anything that can be done?
Emission control egr valve failed.
Turn signal lever broke.
The cap covering wiring to directional signal control falls off onto floor, could fall under brake/accelerator pedal; would hinder braking and accleration.tt
Vehicle failed to start due to rubber hose of gas tank seperating. A huge puddle of gas had dripped on garage. Dealer states filter mounting bolt tightened.
Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997.was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection.have had numerous problems including:intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced.heard grinding noise in brakes last nite.mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position.said that this is an old problem.have worn down rotors.must replace calipers and rotors in rear.also in rear, emergency brake has failed.also looks to be old problem.states front brakes also need rotors.uneven wear on rotors.mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased.noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors.is there anything that can be done?
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The car stalls and stops and the power steering goes out while in operation because of the fuel injector.
3 fuel injectors failed.
The baffle in the gas tank came loose causing the vehicle to stop running. *jg
Courtesy light fuse blows intermittantly.
Front engine burst into flames and the drivers seat belt would not open right away, with excessive force the driver managed to get loose and climb to the rear ot the vehicle and force the rear door open from the inside, while other people tried to open it from the outside.resulting in injuries to the driver.
Right door latch/striker failure.
Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997.was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection.have had numerous problems including:intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced.heard grinding noise in brakes last nite.mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position.said that this is an old problem.have worn down rotors.must replace calipers and rotors in rear.also in rear, emergency brake has failed.also looks to be old problem.states front brakes also need rotors.uneven wear on rotors.mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased.noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors.is there anything that can be done?
Automatic transmission leak from pan seal/gaskets.
Transmission rebuilt due to defective valve body plate from factory, causing valve ball to stick/drive gear failure.skd
Transmission stalls and is hard to stop intermittently
Defective valve body plate, causing transmission failure.*skd
Transmission failure. *sd
Vehicle fishtails on wet surfaces.
Bearings failed.
The safety spring under the latch hook of the automatic safety belt, when bumped, pulls out from the latch hook. This prevents the child seat from being restraint. Dealer has replaced belts twice, problem still exists.
Front seat belts pull passenger out of car when door is open. Tt
Consumer was driving vehicle.went to lean over, defect within automatic shoulder belt caused the seatbelt to roll out without warning,resulting in loss of protection.
Seat belt on drivers side will not retract. I'm a disabled person, and husband has been deployed for a year or more, and also have a 6 year old that i have to take care of. When this happened i had visited my husband where he's on standby waiting to go over seas, he had to tie my seatbelt in a knot to get it tight so it would not get in the way while driving or get caught in the door and so on and so forth. Is there anyway that your company can help me get this fixed. Money is tight and i don't have the money to fix it, and can't be without a car for a lengthy period of time. I don't know where else to turn. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Motorbelts anchored to door are safety problems, due to the fact that if your door opens in accident, you are no longer belted in. *dsh
The owner recieved a recall letter on safety belts. She setup an appointment and was told the part was not in, this was nov, 9 she tried 4 more times. 92v003000
Front engine burst into flames and the drivers seat belt would not open right away, with excessive force the driver managed to get loose and climb to the rear ot the vehicle and force the rear door open from the inside, while other people tried to open it from the outside.resulting in injuries to the driver.
Both front seat beltsand left rearseat belts are not working properly.
Nosummary listed for this vehicle.
Both front seat belts bind.
The front seat belts in my vehicle have a tendency to lock up when you start to pull on the belts to put them on.my passenger side seat belt is now completely unuseable because the belt retractor has stopped working.this belt will no longer retract.also, the guide loops for both seat belt are cracked and the guide where the seat belt goes into the driver's side door is also cracked.dt
Actuator (timing belt tensioner) has gone out 2 times in 4 months
The contact owns a 1991 oldsmobile ciera. The contact was concerned about arecall campaign number is 95v173000, seat belts front, anchorage on his year, make and model vehicle. The, contact had not had any problems with the seat belt, but was concerned that it could fail in the event of a crash. The failure and current mileages were 60000.updated01/24/11 updated 03.22.11
Seat belt molding on right door warped.
Front seat belts pull passenger out of car when door is open. Tt
Seat belt buckle failed.
The passenger side seat retractor failed can not use seat belt.tt consumer seat belt broke, consumer feels with the mileage on vehicle that seat belt should not have broke, passenger side belt that is inoperative.
Driver's side seat belt retractor mechanism has failed, seat belt will not retract.
Driver's side seat belt retractor mechanism has failed, seat belt will not retract.
Drivers side shoulder belt restraint suddenly loosened and no had no tension.
Passenger's side seat belt fails to retract.
Seat belt will not retract properly.nlm
The seat belt retractor does not work.
Both front driver and passenger shoulder belts failed to retract. Rear passenger belt on the driver's side failed to come out of a retracted position.all these belts are unusable.
Frontpassenger's side shoulder belt would not retract .
The consumer has been experiencing problems with the seat belts . When pulling on the seat belt, it would not retract when released.when the consumer tugged on the seat belt to try to get it to retract, the seat belt attachment fell off.the manufacturer is unaware of the problem.
Pulled the passenger shoulder/lap belt (connected to the door) over the passenger and the shoulder belt completely went limp and the lap belt remained in good working condition, the retractor was repaired,now working correctly.please describe details.
Shoulder belt attached to front doors are not adequate enough to hold driver/passenger secure if door opens during collisions.*skd
When asked alaska sales & service dealer about note on seat belt on childs seat use it ok and not a problem. Now recalled mfr #96c01. List other comments. Tt
There was a recall #91c10 on the driver power seat which the occupant had the vehicle recall repairs donein jan 1993.on may 28, 1999 the driver seat started to smoke from the left side of the driver's seat underneath the seat in a wire in the box and burn the occupant's socks.please provide further information.
Front seats don't lock on track, causing seats to lurch forward upon sudden stopping. *sd
Front seats original have no adjustment for reclining--seats lay back too far and it feels like you are laying down--head rest don't stay up--seat belts come out of door and because of incline of seats too far the shoulder strap in far away from shoulder
Driver's side seat is broken, possible cause metal carriage plastic molded seat supportsbroke. Plastic is loose causing seat to fall out. Problem occurred while driving.
Driver seat broke from anchors and track, causing the driving to fall backwards while driving.
Driver's seat hinge failed, causing seat todisconnect upon impact, resulting in injuries.
Front power seats will not adjust.
Electrical driver seat,went in recline position, vehicle was hit from a 6:00 position vehicle was at a stop.tt
Brakes thump when released and have recently failed twice.this last time they failed in the rain, vehicle swerved and driver lost control.
Owner claims that the rear brakes on the car do not work.front brakes do work. Front brakes were replaced at 22000 and 36000 miles.
Brake pads are soft, and when applyingbrakespedal goes all the way to floor.dealership is aware ofproblem.
When brakes are applied the pedal gets hard, resulting in extended stopping distance.the dealer has changed the code several times, and replaced various parts of the braking system.
Braking system malfunctioned, causingbrake pads/ rotors and calipers, that need to be changed frequently, toresult in extended stopping distance.please provide further information.
Anti-lock brake system locked up causing a collision.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Anti-lock brakes failed.
The anti lock brake light comes on as soon as the brake pedal is depressed.
In dry weather, consumer was driving went to apply the brake pedal and it went to the floor. Please describe .
Brake failure, driving at speed 5mph, applied brakes,pedal went to the floor.
Possible design problems with the brake system has resulted in numerous brake repairs and excessive wear of brake components.*mjs
Brakes failed 2 times. *sd
Brakes failed, pedal goes to the floor.
Consumer owns a 1991, 1994, and 1996 cutlass supreme, all of which have experienced numerous brake system problems, brake pads and rotors have been replaced, calipers loaded, and bearings were packed, consumer requests reimbursement.
Consumer had new front brakes installed on the vehicle and the rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted. *jg
Brakes wear out prematurely. *dh
Brakes in the front and rear failed causing noise.yh
During panic stop experienced brake failure, pedal went to floor and continued to roll forward, no prior warning.tt
Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997.was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection.have had numerous problems including:intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced.heard grinding noise in brakes last nite.mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position.said that this is an old problem.have worn down rotors.must replace calipers and rotors in rear.also in rear, emergency brake has failed.also looks to be old problem.states front brakes also need rotors.uneven wear on rotors.mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased.noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors.is there anything that can be done?
When apply the brake sometimes lock up .tt
Brake system continually experiencing problems.yh
Brakesfail to stop vehicle completely, and excessive effort is needed to apply brakes.a repair shop has examinedvehicle and cannot determine a cause for this problem.please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving vehicle had been having problem with brakes.had taken vehicle to shop and technician said, upon examination, that consumer had been driving with two wheel brakes, and the manufacturer had taken care of it six times.
Owner claims that the rear brakes on the car do not work.front brakes do work. Front brakes were replaced at 22000 and 36000 miles.
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
The rear disk brake fell, had them fixed twice but the same problem is still there.
Corroded rear disc brakes which caused reduction in braking pe94-063.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
Braking system malfunctioned, causingbrake pads/ rotors and calipers, that need to be changed frequently, toresult in extended stopping distance.please provide further information.
I have had many premature failures in the 9 years i have owned this vehicle of the calipers, rotors and pads on all 4 wheels.oldsmobile main customer service was no help.
Purchased car in january of 1997 and need to change calipers, rotors, and pads approx. Every 15,000 i was told that is was the caliper design and that's just what happens.
Rear disc brake showing corrosion after examined by smith auth sales gm. Please describe details.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes which caused reduction in braking pe94-063.tt
The rear disk brake fell, had them fixed twice but the same problem is still there.
The front brake had to be replace the third time wear out at 15,000 miles .tt
Brakes will drag or severe noise when applied. Please describe details.
Rear brakes corroded to the point of nonfunctioning, causing wear to ft brakes, replace both ft and rear brakes.tt
Front left brakes are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
All four brake calipers either freeze and apply pressure due to one or more weakening or rotors warped w/numerous changes of parts. Please describe details.tt
Calipers failed,caused fire in tlhe rear wheel area.yh
Rear calipers seized, causing brake failure/premature wear of rear pads/rotors.
On two occasions the drums failed, causing both front and rear brake calipers to scorch,resulting in numerous brake repairs. Please describe details.
The brake caliper was sticking and caused the front brake pads to wear excessively.*nlm
Defective calipers, causing failure of brake pads/rotors twice.*aw
The rear calipers failed for the origional owner, they were replaced at origional dealer, they again failed shortly after i bought the car. I have replaced them twice. This is a very poor design, they don`t adjust evenly or the same each time you set the parking brake. I have called general motors and was simply brushed off. I have never owned a car with such a miserable brake system.
Rear brake caliper froze up, rendering brakes inoperable, and wearing front brake pads, andrear brakes faster the normal.
Brake calipers lock up due to corrosion causing damage and premature/uneven wear of the pads and rotors.
Rear brake calipers locked up, had to have rear brakes replaced.tt
Brake calipers/pads/shoes,fell off in garage. Does not know which one rusted out because they're not being used,when applying the brakes they are inoperative. Consumer states he was told that since 1989 gm has been having rear brake problems, consumer was also told by a gm represenative that they arenot doing anything about it, the way it was explained is that rear brakes do not work so consequently they freeze up and then rust from not working.
Rear caliper slides failed, causing rear brake failure/rotors to rust. *dsh
While driving the vehicle on normal road condtions the brake calipers froze.all braking power was lost and the vehicle would not stop. This almost caused an accident.
Right front caliper loosened due to missing bolt/left front caliper loosened due to broken bolt.
Vehicle rear braking calpiers are inoperative due to corrosion problem. Dealership stated car needs kit.(pe94-063).tt
Brake caliper noisy,locks up when applied.
Brake pads are soft, and when applyingbrakespedal goes all the way to floor.dealership is aware ofproblem.
Brake pads replaced four times.*aw
Front brake pads replaced twice.
Brake calipers/pads/shoes,fell off in garage. Does not know which one rusted out because they're not being used,when applying the brakes they are inoperative. Consumer states he was told that since 1989 gm has been having rear brake problems, consumer was also told by a gm represenative that they arenot doing anything about it, the way it was explained is that rear brakes do not work so consequently they freeze up and then rust from not working.
Front brake pads worn excessively.
Brake rotors replaced twice.
Warped rotors, causing wear on pads/noisy brakes.
Front brakes and rotors have been replaced 4 times already and stopping distance is longer. Please explain.tt
Rotors warped, causing premature wear on front/rear pads.
Brake rotors rusted/warped.
All four brake calipers either freeze and apply pressure due to one or more weakening or rotors warped w/numerous changes of parts. Please describe details.tt
Left brake rotor corroded vehicle had under 50,000 miles on it.tt
Rear brakes work only part way due to corrosion; rear rotors completely rusted; extended stopping.tt
Front brake rotors replaced twice.
Rear brakes disc brakes corroded to the point of malfunctioning, causing premature wear of front brakes, replaced both ft and rear brakes.tt
The rear brakes are corroded. Tt
Vehicle has corroded rear disc brakes.they do not work in winter car can not go down hills.with constant front brake wear.(ea94-041).tt
On two occasions the drums failed, causing both front and rear brake calipers to scorch,resulting in numerous brake repairs. Please describe details.
Brake calipers/pads/shoes,fell off in garage. Does not know which one rusted out because they're not being used,when applying the brakes they are inoperative. Consumer states he was told that since 1989 gm has been having rear brake problems, consumer was also told by a gm represenative that they arenot doing anything about it, the way it was explained is that rear brakes do not work so consequently they freeze up and then rust from not working.
Master brakecylinder failed. *sd
Master cylinder replaced.
Power brake booster failed four times, causing one accident. *dh
While driving 10 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly the vehicle lost power steering. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined that the cradle bolts and retainers needed to be replaced. .....all steering was lost notjust power steering. With no control, vehicle moved to the next lane. Driver had no steering, only could use brakes. Dealer bought it for $500.00 to gert vehicle off road.f this vehicle wa sgoing a thighway speed, the driver or another driver could have been killed.
While driving the a bolt in the front end broke, causing the vehicle to lose steering power.replaced bolts and washer in front end and steering shaft.
While vehicle was parked, steering wheel would lift up or down without using steering adjustment.vehicle was taken to the dealership which did not resolve the problem.while in motion, consumer had to brake suddenly, putting pressure on the steering wheel.consumer heard a pop and the steering wheel started to lift up and down without the use of the adjuster lever.*jg
While driving steering wheel failed, causing loss ofcontrol due to a corroded front frame cradle bolt.please give any further details.
Wheneverkey was removed from ignition switch,steering wheel would fail to lock up. Also,alarm systemwould start to sound off. Would have to turn off alarm & then the vehicle would not start up again.
The steering wheel locked and it was decoupled. Please describe.tt
Steering column fire, saw smoke while driving,electrical short.
Wheneverkey was removed from ignition switch,steering wheel would fail to lock up. Also,alarm systemwould start to sound off. Would have to turn off alarm & then the vehicle would not start up again.
Vin [xxx] i am denied my safety recall from gm 313-875-0300.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power steering fluid leak.
During morning start up power steering fluid leaks. Problem occurs during cold weather.tt
When using air conditioning, alternator goes out and kills the battery. Had 4 alternators and batteries replaced. Took to dealer who indicated engine was too big for alternator also causing engine to stall, engine cooling fan replaced, power steering pressure hose failed and replaced, rearview mirror fell off, ceiling fabric coming unglued and dashboard vent cover coming off.
Power steering hoses and pumps have on three occasions had problems about one month apart.the hose and pump were replaced, and problem still exists. Problems cannot beduplicated. Consumer also states there is a whine noise when taking off. *adj
The car stalls and stops and the power steering goes out while in operation because of the fuel injector.
The consumer was in an accident due to the engine cradle boltsand steering collapse while driving. Owner's vehicle was not covered underrecall 97v-058000 due to mileage. Owner claimed never received recall notice. Vehicle wa sinvolved in an accident, and incurred damage.complaint listed under anothet name.
Timing belt wore out, causing the vehicle to lose all power. Dealer not aware of the problem, no warranty, repairs at owners expense.
While driving the steering bolt became lose which caused the steering wheel to jump around.which made it difficult for the consumer to steer the vehicle.*nlmthe steering knuckle ripped out and the cradle broke causing everything under the hood to fall out.the cradle had to be replaced.
The rack and pinion steering unit was replaced two times .tt the rack and pinion steering unit made growling, knocking,tapping vibrations. The dealer replaced the entire steering unit with updated design.
The rear engine cradle bushings rusted causing the engine to drop to the ground while driving resulting in loss of steering control.nlm
Engine cradle dropped becausebolts rusted and separated fromcradle. Dealer replacedbolts and engine cradle.
Recall 00v189000 concerning engine cradle bolts. Consumerwas travelingabout 40mph onhighway and heard a booming nois.steering wheel was uncontrollable. Vehicle hit several barrers inside ofroad.
The consumer was in an accident due to the engine cradle boltsand steering collapse while driving. Owner's vehicle was not covered underrecall 97v-058000 due to mileage. Owner claimed never received recall notice. Vehicle wa sinvolved in an accident, and incurred damage.complaint listed under anothet name.
While driving, the consumer heard a strange noise.then suddenly the steering wheel would not turn.the rear of the cradel fell down.replaced and removed the left rear upper/lower cradle mounts, replaced steering intermeated shaft, power steering pressure switch, left rear control link, and the left outer tie rod loose.(recall# 00v189)consumer hopes to recieve reimbursement.*scc
Recall 00 v 189 000/cradle bolts:while driving vehicle lost steering control. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
The rear cradle bolt recall 00v189000 defect occurred while coming to a complete stop.this resulted in the subframe bending and the steering column coming apart. The dealership is going to replacethe subframe and steering column.the vin number is not included in this recall.
The consumer was in an accident due to the engine cradle and steering collapsing while driving, the owner was not notified of recall # 97v-058) consumer was informed by gm that another persons name was in the system.
While driving at 60 mphreceived recall 00 v 189 000 forcradle bolt occurred.engine dropped, and vehicle was immobile.vin was not included in the recall.
Consumer was involved in an accident due to a recalled defect which was never sent to him(00v189).once consumer contacted the dealership, they would not honor the recall due to high mileage on the vehicle.*jg
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning the cradle bolt failed, causing the motor to drop.
The contact owns a 1991 oldsmobile cutlass ciera.the contact took his vehicle to be inspected by a dealer because he was experiencing failure with the wheel bearings.he was informed that the motor mount was loose.the vehicle was repaired and the contact was later informed of nhtsa campaign id number 00v189000 (engine and engine cooling).his vin was not included in the recall.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 105,632 and failure mileage was 99,132.updated 06/09/2008.*lj
While driving the steering bolt became lose which caused the steering wheel to jump around.which made it difficult for the consumer to steer the vehicle.*nlmthe steering knuckle ripped out and the cradle broke causing everything under the hood to fall out.the cradle had to be replaced.
While driving steering wheel failed, causing loss ofcontrol due to a corroded front frame cradle bolt.please give any further details.
Recall97 v 058 000/rear cradle bolts: while in reverse cradle bolts have broken and caused loss of steering.manufacturer was notified , and informedconsumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin.feel free to provide any further information.
I purchased a 91 oldsmobile cutlass supreme as a "demo" model from a local dealer. I was the first "titled" owner of the car. From the time i purchased the car in 92, i noticed "splitting or crackling" in the paint of the car. After a few years, it began flaking at the cracked areas and peeling. I mentioned this to the dealer where i purchased the car and took it for regularly scheduled maintenance. They informed that there was nothing they could do since there was no recall on the defect. I left it go, now its getting very bad and rust is starting to form. I am livid! i have taken very good care of the outside with regular cleaning and waxing. Nothing has helped to stop the flaking. When i wash the car with a powerful spray nozzle, it flakes of in large hunks!! please help! i can't afford to repaint the entire car! it only has 66k miles and i planned to have the car for awhile yet but the appearance is embarrassing through no fault of my own. I contacted gm a few months ago but they told me they could do nothing because i didn't contact them during the warranty period which ended approx two years ago. I told them i did contact the dealer during the warranty time but they told me nothing could be done so i left it go and just assumed they were informing me correctly. Please advise me of what i can do, if anything. I do know of other gm car owners who have had similar paint problems on their vehicles and the problem was taken care of for them. Please help if you can.
Paint is peeling from vehicle.
I have replaced the door handles on both the drivers side and passenger doors.this is the 3rd time on the drivers side and the passenger side door handle broke off in my hand so i have no way to get into my vehicle at all short of breaking a window just to replace yet another door handle.very poor design and very weak pot metal handles at 135.00 each time one is replaced (not including labor)this is getting rediculous.dt
Driver's side door handle won't open door, and it's impossible to get inside of vehicle unless opening the passenger'sside.
Convertible roof bracket snapped.
While stoppingfor a red light, the bolts that support the engine and the transmission broke away from the frame, causing the engine and transmission to fall.vehicle was towed to the dealership. The vehicle was repaired at owner's expense.
While driving steeringbecomes very loose, and when vehicle gets up to 50 mph the front end shakes very badly. It feels like loss of control. Dealer has not been contacted.
Vehicle was going 40mph and there was a boom and sparks infront end.vehicle lost steering, hit small objects, and slid into the curb.front cradle and engine were on the ground. Vehicle was towed.
While driving front end of vehicle separated frombushing, causingfront end to drop,resulting inloss of control.please give any further details.
The contact owns a 1991 oldsmobile cutlass ciera.the contact took his vehicle to be inspected by a dealer because he was experiencing failure with the wheel bearings.he was informed that the motor mount was loose.the vehicle was repaired and the contact was later informed of nhtsa campaign id number 00v189000 (engine and engine cooling).his vin was not included in the recall.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 105,632 and failure mileage was 99,132.updated 06/09/2008.*lj
I purchesed a 1991 olds cutless supream, in april 2001, i bought it from a used car place, buy here pay here place, the car had no problems when i bought it. To make a long story short, i was driving on the freeway, when i heard a pop sound, so i decided to pull my car over, well in the process, i noticed i had no stering ability's. Lucky i ended up in grass anyways. When i had the car towed to my auto place. The macanic, told me that there rear suspension went on the car. And that it was a recall back in 1997.
I purchesed a 1991 olds cutless supream, in april 2001, i bought it from a used car place, buy here pay here place, the car had no problems when i bought it. To make a long story short, i was driving on the freeway, when i heard a pop sound, so i decided to pull my car over, well in the process, i noticed i had no stering ability's. Lucky i ended up in grass anyways. When i had the car towed to my auto place. The macanic, told me that there rear suspension went on the car. And that it was a recall back in 1997.
While drivingrear leaf spring snapped.
Possible design flaw of tires (cooper tires-futura 2000 lte p225/06r/16) experienced blowout on three occasions, on one occasion the front passenger side tire exploded, causing loss of control & property damage that resulted in minor injury.
Engine warning light illuminated.
When travelingdash lights flash and go completly out. When problem occurs consumer is unable to determine the speed traveling due to the darkness of the dashboard. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Potential cradle bolt corrosion problem! no help from gm! help.this is a documented problem, especially in states that use road salt. There has been an official recall, but minnesota was not included. When will mn be added to recall? there are documented cases of mn drivers losing contol of the steering.
When using air conditioning, alternator goes out and kills the battery. Had 4 alternators and batteries replaced. Took to dealer who indicated engine was too big for alternator also causing engine to stall, engine cooling fan replaced, power steering pressure hose failed and replaced, rearview mirror fell off, ceiling fabric coming unglued and dashboard vent cover coming off.
I purchased a 91 oldsmobile cutlass supreme as a "demo" model from a local dealer. I was the first "titled" owner of the car. From the time i purchased the car in 92, i noticed "splitting or crackling" in the paint of the car. After a few years, it began flaking at the cracked areas and peeling. I mentioned this to the dealer where i purchased the car and took it for regularly scheduled maintenance. They informed that there was nothing they could do since there was no recall on the defect. I left it go, now its getting very bad and rust is starting to form. I am livid! i have taken very good care of the outside with regular cleaning and waxing. Nothing has helped to stop the flaking. When i wash the car with a powerful spray nozzle, it flakes of in large hunks!! please help! i can't afford to repaint the entire car! it only has 66k miles and i planned to have the car for awhile yet but the appearance is embarrassing through no fault of my own. I contacted gm a few months ago but they told me they could do nothing because i didn't contact them during the warranty period which ended approx two years ago. I told them i did contact the dealer during the warranty time but they told me nothing could be done so i left it go and just assumed they were informing me correctly. Please advise me of what i can do, if anything. I do know of other gm car owners who have had similar paint problems on their vehicles and the problem was taken care of for them. Please help if you can.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing a vehicle collision.
After washing the car, vehicle accelerated across the street, hitting two other vehicles.
Vehicle surges forward and stalls continually while driving.
When trying to remove the car from the garage the car shot out of the garage at 60 mph for no reason, lost control, esulting in an accident/injury.
The contact owns a 1991 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. The contact was traveling 50 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard abnormally. The brakes were engaged but the vehicle did not respond. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated to 85 mph before the contact turned the vehicle off. The contact had to wait a few minutes before restarting the vehicle as the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 200,000.
Cruise control engaged without warning.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
When trying to remove the car from the garage the car shot out of the garage at 60 mph for no reason. Left tire marks. Please describe.
When driving along andwanting to slow down, the vehiclesuddenly speedsup. Vehiclewill stall in the middle of the highway and just cut right off. Vehicle hasbeentaken to three differentplaces and they can't find anythingwrong.
Vehicle idles too fast, causing vehicle to accelerate rapidly.
The idle speed would increase making it difficult to control speed of vehicle without putting the car in neutral. The car would run 60 to 70 mph without touching the throttle.
Consumers son was operating the vehicle with the cruise control engaged.tapping the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control, the vehicle did not respond. Thinking the accelerator was stuck, consumer tried to free it by hand.the accelerator was free and functioning.the dealers final diagnosis was the cruise control linkage did not disengage but held the accelerator open, causing a racing engine and runaway vehicle.*jg *dt
The car stalls and stops and the power steering goes out while in operation because of the fuel injector.
When the heater was turned on, cold air would come out. Dealer says an aluminum pipe had to be replaced. Dealer has vehicle.
The moulding (rubber strip) is coming loose from around the rear window,causing the window to come out. Please describe in detail.
Window knobs broke.
Rear window exploded without any warning or reason. Please describe.tt
Power window intermittently operates. Attempts to go halfway up and stops. Dealer will attempt to fix it.
Passenger's side power windows fails to operate properly. Windows fail to go up or down when electrical button is pressed. Taken vehicle to dealership for repair of the passenger side power window.
The power window failed to roll down. The new motor didn't fix the problem and has not been able to move the windows up or down.*scc
When using air conditioning, alternator goes out and kills the battery. Had 4 alternators and batteries replaced. Took to dealer who indicated engine was too big for alternator also causing engine to stall, engine cooling fan replaced, power steering pressure hose failed and replaced, rearview mirror fell off, ceiling fabric coming unglued and dashboard vent cover coming off.
Factory installedsun roof rackbecame detached, causing the articles attachedto fall from roof.the manufacturer will be notified.
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