Oldsmobile Calais 1986
Model Calais made in 1986 by Oldsmobile got 20 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages and structure. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 3.0l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/32/26 | 25/41/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 4 | 850901 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/34/27 | 26/43/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 850611 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 850820 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V121000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1984 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 206651 | 09/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/28/1986 | 08/29/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could unexpectedly open while vehicle is in motion. should this occur, the hood may contact the windshield reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash without prior warning could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hoodlatch/secondary.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V124000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 06/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 261171 | 08/27/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1987 | 08/17/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: body pillarvehicle description: two door passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA91045 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1991 | 10/26/1992 | SEAT BELT SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91099 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/15/1991 | 11/07/1991 | SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/20/2002 | 3 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Aachen auto replace three times in 2 years, now 24 hours after last repair, will not replace or tow for free. aachen auto/keb is aviding phone calls and not giving me an alternative topaying for their faulty altenator again.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 100 | |||
| Engine stalles when it overheats. vehicle fails to start when hot until engine cools down. also, replaced ignition/coil and starter. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| While driving car stalled out and upon starting ignition again engine caught on fire. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 100 | |||
| Engine stalles when it overheats. vehicle fails to start when hot until engine cools down. also, replaced ignition/coil and starter. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/15/1992 | 221000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems with this car. i bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. i now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 and not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when i drive it. i heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. i am a single mother, student with not much money and i depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. i would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. i will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/10/1995 | |||
| The vehicle has a cracked head at 62,000 miles. please describe. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 100 | |||
| Engine stalles when it overheats. vehicle fails to start when hot until engine cools down. also, replaced ignition/coil and starter. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/15/1992 | 221000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems with this car. i bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. i now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 and not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when i drive it. i heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. i am a single mother, student with not much money and i depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. i would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. i will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 06/15/1992 | 221000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems with this car. i bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. i now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 and not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when i drive it. i heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. i am a single mother, student with not much money and i depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. i would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. i will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/15/1992 | 221000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems with this car. i bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. i now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 and not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when i drive it. i heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. i am a single mother, student with not much money and i depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. i would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. i will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile. | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| While driving car stalled out and upon starting ignition again engine caught on fire. tt | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 06/15/1992 | 221000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems with this car. i bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. i now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 and not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when i drive it. i heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. i am a single mother, student with not much money and i depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. i would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. i will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| The front buckles in the car have fallen apart and will not latch. please describe. tt | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/15/1992 | 221000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems with this car. i bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. i now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 and not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when i drive it. i heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. i am a single mother, student with not much money and i depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. i would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. i will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/12/1995 | |||
| The steering does not work when it is cold outside. please explain. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/15/1992 | 221000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems with this car. i bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. i now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 and not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when i drive it. i heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. i am a single mother, student with not much money and i depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. i would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. i will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/15/1992 | 221000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems with this car. i bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. i now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 and not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when i drive it. i heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. i am a single mother, student with not much money and i depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. i would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. i will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 06/15/1992 | 221000 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems with this car. i bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. i now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 and not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when i drive it. i heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. i am a single mother, student with not much money and i depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. i would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. i will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile. | |||