Oldsmobile Ciera 1984
Model Ciera made in 1984 by Oldsmobile got 3 consumer complains there are 7 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats.
Model 1984
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V034000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 121095 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/29/1985 | 04/01/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel feed pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5l l4 engines.system: fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V178000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V003000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA85046 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/30/1985 | 07/24/1987 | POWER BRAKE ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP86018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/05/1986 | 12/19/1986 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
| Power steering failure | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Bosch spark plugs caused hesitation and one exploded. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| Owner states while driving vehicle slams into a stop and that it feels like it's going into park, dealers are unable to locate problem. owner is concerned because of the stalling that is intermittent. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side seat belt latch has fallen apart. tt | |||