Oldsmobile Calais 1991
Model Calais made in 1991 by Oldsmobile got 22 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1991
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V043000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1991 to 05/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 37030 | 04/16/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/01/1992 | 04/08/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Moisture can enter the express-down electronic control module and cause a short circuit that causes window operation without operator control, and leaves the window in the down position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The electronic control module will fail from overheatingand could result in a fire hazard inside the door panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the window express-down electronic control module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with power windows. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 00966 | 01/01/2004 | 00966A | 10007816 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 433211 | 11/01/1994 | 37843 | Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel. *tw | 01/11/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/16/1993 | 6 | ||
| Alternator failed/replaced. *aw | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/16/1993 | 6 | ||
| Distributor module computer chip replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Head gasket failure as well as a cracked head, $2,000 repair bill. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket failed twice. | |||
| 06/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Engine rebuilt due to piston/head gasket failure, causing vehicle to stall. | |||
| Quad four engine repeated problems with head gaskets cracking. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/27/1991 | 1 | 09/01/1991 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1995 | |||
| The oil pump broke and caused the engine to be replaced. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 08/16/1993 | 6 | ||
| Turn signal lever broke. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Right door latch/striker failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 15 | |||
| Transmission stalls and is hard to stop intermittently | |||
| 04/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Transmission failure. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 10/30/1995 | 1 | ||
| 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.*jb | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 06/23/1998 | 5 | 05/18/1998 | |
| Driver's side seat is broken, possible cause metal carriage plastic molded seat supports broke. plastic is loose causing seat to fall out. problem occurred while driving. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/18/1998 | 12/01/1990 | ||
| Brakes thump when released and have recently failed twice. this last time they failed in the rain, vehicle swerved and driver lost control. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake failure, driving at speed 5mph, applied brakes, pedal went to the floor. *ak | |||
| When apply the brake sometimes lock up . tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Power steering fluid leak. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 02/14/1995 | |
| 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. *yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| Paint is peeling from vehicle. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/03/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1991 | |
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing a vehicle collision. | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Window knobs broke. | |||