Oldsmobile Calais 1990
Model Calais made in 1990 by Oldsmobile got 20 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1990
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1990 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 3202 | 04/18/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/15/1990 | 06/27/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improperly torqued connections of front fuel feed and return hoses to fuel pipes at the body rail could loosen and leak fuel into the underhood area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source, couldresult in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Properly torque the front fuel feed and return hoses at the body rail lines to prevent fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front fuel feed and return hoses.vehicle description: 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/09/1998 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in an accident in which driver's air bag did not deploy. dealer noted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 11/21/1992 | 2 | ||
| Replaced alternator twice due to exhaust system being in too close proximity to alternator. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 11/23/1992 | 2 | ||
| Replaced cooling fan motor twice. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Oil pan made of aluminum, causing an object from street to knock a hole in oil pan, leaking oil onto engine, resulting in engine failure. *aw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/16/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine failed due to water leaking into the oil. (second vehicle on 508114) | |||
| 12/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| At 47,000 miles the whole engine blew. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 05/07/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced alternator belt. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 12/23/1992 | 1 | ||
| Replaced noisy muffler. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Automatic seat belts are attached to doors, causing inability to hold driver/passenger secure if door opens during accident. *skd | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/28/1995 | |||
| When rear ended, drivers seat bolt severed allowing seat to flip backwards. driver received lower leg injuries. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/17/1993 | 1 | ||
| Front brakes pulsate when stopping. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| The front and back brake master cylinder was change at 7,000 miles, consumer was in an accident and failed . *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 05/07/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced power steering belt. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| The rear shock towers of the car have developed rust at the seam where they meet the trunk floor. this rust has caused holes to form, and therefore weakening the entire rear suspension system of the car, as well as the structure of the rear end. the holes also leak water into the trunk compartment in all types of weather. the seams have also torn into the front part of the rear wheel wells and now leak into the passenger compartment of the car. several body shops have told me the only way to fix the problem is to tear out all of the old steel and put new steel in. this will cost around $2500.00. they have also said they have seen many oldmobile calais like this and the reason for this rust is a manufactuers defect in the design of the trunk and shock towers. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 1 | |||
| Trunk rusted out due to leakage. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| The rear shock towers of the car have developed rust at the seam where they meet the trunk floor. this rust has caused holes to form, and therefore weakening the entire rear suspension system of the car, as well as the structure of the rear end. the holes also leak water into the trunk compartment in all types of weather. the seams have also torn into the front part of the rear wheel wells and now leak into the passenger compartment of the car. several body shops have told me the only way to fix the problem is to tear out all of the old steel and put new steel in. this will cost around $2500.00. they have also said they have seen many oldmobile calais like this and the reason for this rust is a manufactuers defect in the design of the trunk and shock towers. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/07/2001 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle went out of control at a high speed when the driver put gear in reveres to back out of parking lot, and caused accident seriously injuring the driver and damaging the vehicle. the consumer requested investigation by the manufacturer. (the address is the owners father)*yh | |||
| 08/13/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| When putting vehicle into reverse it took off at high speed without application of accelerator pedal. vehicle stopped after hitting tree and fence. dealer has seen the vehicle.*akas a result of the accident the rear of the vehicle was damaged, the driver also sustained injuries, broken ribs, cracked collar bone, spine injury and headaches. *nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/14/1998 | 09/02/1990 | ||
| Two small windows on each side of vehicle, located in rear, cause leakage within the overhead upholstery and into the vehicle. dealer notified. problem was found to be that the windows were not sealed at the factory. owner wishes to be compensated for cost of repairs. *ak *ml | |||