Oldsmobile Calais 1989
Model Calais made in 1989 by Oldsmobile got 44 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1989
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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V150000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1988 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 108836 | 11/03/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/19/1992 | 10/30/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front fuel feed hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines.note: general motors has expanded nhtsa recall 90v042000 to include anadditional 108,836 vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| 90V042000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1988 to 06/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 61765 | 03/29/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/05/1990 | 03/13/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front fuel feed hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front fuel feed hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/11/1993 | 1 | ||
| Wiring replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Water pump failed six times. | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Replaced radiator/water pump due to smoke entering interior of vehicle, also replaced engine belts. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Fan motor failed. | |||
| 05/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Engine cooling fan failed, causing engine to overheat/crack prior to recall . *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Coolant tube failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/14/1992 | 4 | ||
| Valve cover gasket leaking | |||
| 09/12/1994 | 2 | ||
| Crankshaft exploded. | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Replaced engine mounts twice. | |||
| At 22,000 miles the head gasket needs to be replaced purchase car new . tt | |||
| 02/02/1995 | |||
| The head gasket blow out consumer say there is recall couldn't find it could be a service bulletin. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/15/2000 | |||
| Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a street approaching a stop light, rough idle/ vehicle ran hot, and turned off without prior warning. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Engine compartment fire. | |||
| 08/16/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine failed due to water leaking into the oil. (first vehicle on 601595) | |||
| 08/12/1991 | 2 | ||
| Car stalls continually. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Replaced muffler/exhaust pipe twice. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 04/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Faulty weld on exhaust pipe. *tw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/28/1999 | |||
| While driving 25-30mph vehicle caught on fire. had no warning. noticed flames around floorboard & coming from the trunk. pulled over & left vehicle. the fuel tank exploded. recall for fuel line #92v150000. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 03/20/2000 | 08/01/1989 | ||
| Rear ended when stopped at light by sub compact speeding at aprox. 30 mph. both front seats folded back to rear seats (non reclining type) rear doors jammed .med. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/14/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front seats do not lock in position. | |||
| 04/14/1995 | |||
| While driving, driver's bucket seat broke and came off track; speed 35 to 40 mph. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 03/20/2000 | 08/01/1989 | ||
| Rear ended when stopped at light by sub compact speeding at aprox. 30 mph. both front seats folded back to rear seats (non reclining type) rear doors jammed .med. *ak | |||
| Passenger's seatback latch failed, allowing seatback to come forward toward windshield when brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/12/1991 | 2 | ||
| Brakes replaced five times. *dsh | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Constant vibration when brakes are engaged. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Replaced power steering belts twice. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Replaced front struts. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| While driving on smooth pavement at 30 mph rear left strut broke loose from its mounting and busted through the trunk. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Replaced front tires. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. | |||
| 05/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Intermittent sudden accelerations from complete stop, causing loss of control/one accident. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 05/31/1989 | 1 | ||
| Heater coil failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed. | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 11/27/1995 | |||
| Vehicle wheel center hub has failed, bolts have corroded away. tt | |||