Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 733301 | 04/01/1997 | 52339 | Squawk noise coming from front suspension or engine compartment area (install ultra high molecular tape). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| When going over a bump in the road the front struts make a noise. dealer can't find the problem. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/30/1998 | 1 | 10/17/1996 | |
| Control arms, bushings and links that are connected to both front tires which controls the tires broke because of defective front end suspension. yh | |||
| Front end wasn't stable. also, car had three sets of motor mounts replaced within six months, and main computer had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| No summary | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Front suspension failed causing the vehicle to bottom out and hit the pavement. | |||
| 08/21/1997 | 5 | ||
| Interior lights come on by themselves and stay on. in addition, key gets stuck in ignition/ horn not working/ gas gauge failure/ vehicle jerks forward from stop position and air conditioning malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 03/11/2002 | 2 | 10/01/2096 | |
| Lower control arms on both wheels broke off from bushing. my mechanic said my car was the 15th oldsmobile that this happen to. he also told me this was not cause by wear or tear. this is a major defect that occurs in oldsmobile he also said mileage has nothing to do with this ., cosidering he had to replace 15 olds with the same problem i had.. this could cause a major accident on some highway. it is a major problem waiting to happen. my dealer told me because of the mileage i have. no way according to my mechanic. it is a major defect. please let me know what can be done the repair bill was $340.00 to replace both control arms.i also like to be reimperse. thank you. *ak | |||
| 03/29/2002 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Lower control arms broke at the bushings, vehicle has been repaired, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *ak *mj | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 03/28/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving and upon coming to a complete stop lower ball joint disengaged and tire came off. the right front fender on passenger's side was completely damaged. *ak | |||