Oldsmobile Ciera 1987
Model Ciera made in 1987 by Oldsmobile got 29 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and other. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1987
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 - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V034000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1986 to 09/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 39 | 03/26/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/16/1987 | 03/20/1987 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Poor bond adhesion between the windshield glass and mounting could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mph frontal barrier test required by fmvss 212. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If windshield glass separation occurs during anaccident, an unbelted occupant could be ejected from the vehicle and injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reinstall windshields to assure proper bond adhesion. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: windshield/fmvss 212.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE94048 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/21/1994 | 12/30/1994 | SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA89010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/1989 | 05/08/1990 | BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA89026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/1989 | 10/09/1990 | LOSS OF POWER STEERING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89105 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/20/1989 | 06/12/1989 | POWER STEERING HOSE FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA87022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/27/1987 | 11/27/1991 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/01/1988 | 6 | 10/09/1986 | |
| When driving at any speed the vehicle stalls, consumer has to put the vehicle into neutral.*ak consumer has had numerous parts replaced to stop vehicle from stalling such as, engine mounts,timing chain, fuel injectors were cleaned, fule filter was replaced,throttle sensor was also replaced, however problem still seems to persist.*jb | |||
| 11/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Leaky valve cover gasket failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/01/1988 | 6 | 10/09/1986 | |
| When driving at any speed the vehicle stalls, consumer has to put the vehicle into neutral.*ak consumer has had numerous parts replaced to stop vehicle from stalling such as, engine mounts,timing chain, fuel injectors were cleaned, fule filter was replaced,throttle sensor was also replaced, however problem still seems to persist.*jb | |||
| 11/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Engine stalled after panic stop. | |||
| 12/27/1995 | |||
| The engine stalls/hesitation/stumble/stop. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Muffler failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/01/1988 | 6 | 10/09/1986 | |
| When driving at any speed the vehicle stalls, consumer has to put the vehicle into neutral.*ak consumer has had numerous parts replaced to stop vehicle from stalling such as, engine mounts,timing chain, fuel injectors were cleaned, fule filter was replaced,throttle sensor was also replaced, however problem still seems to persist.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pressure regulator failed, causing fuel to be released directly into engine. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 11/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Dashboard loose. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Transmission slips. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 02/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| Passenger side seat belt failed to hold passenger in place during impact, causing injury. *dsh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The front driver and passenger side lap belts don't lock up . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| Drivers side seat belt failed to restrain occupant w/same condition after replacement.tt the retractor on the driver's side of the seat belt stopped working and did not hold driver in place, if you stop short or in an accident, seat belt has already been replaced twice, consumer called manufacturer and complained but nothing has been done.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Consumer states that whenever the weather is damp the brakes grab, sometimes they squeal and sometimes they cause the wheels to lock and you skid a little.*ak | |||
| 02/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, brake did not respond, turned off car and restarted again resulted in accident. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 11/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Brakes master cylinder failed. *dsh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 01/09/1993 | 1 | 08/28/1987 | |
| Bolts securing power steering pump in place either broke or is missing, causing power steering pump to fall off, making it extremely difficult to steer. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 02/20/1999 | 6 | ||
| Whenever driving steering malfunctioned due to the rack & pinion failure, making it very hard to control vehicle. also makes loud noises. will be taking vehicle to dealer to check it out. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1998 | 09/30/1997 | ||
| Leaking power steering fluid caused the rack and pinion teflon to nylon joint to fail. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/29/1994 | 9 | ||
| Steering column locks up. *sd | |||
| 07/10/1995 | |||
| The steering wheel is wobbly and after you adjust it, it will not lock. please describe. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Headliner came off.(1st vehicle on 601896) | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/21/1997 | 04/27/1988 | ||
| While backing out of garage a major frame component broke loose at both front mounting points, causing engine and most everything connected to it to drop almost to the ground. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 11/01/1988 | 6 | 10/09/1986 | |
| When driving at any speed the vehicle stalls, consumer has to put the vehicle into neutral.*ak consumer has had numerous parts replaced to stop vehicle from stalling such as, engine mounts,timing chain, fuel injectors were cleaned, fule filter was replaced,throttle sensor was also replaced, however problem still seems to persist.*jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/29/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving pulling in the driveway car accelerate hit fence . tt | |||
| 03/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Put vehicle in reverse and vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a brick wall. tt | |||
| 02/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, brake did not respond, turned off car and restarted again resulted in accident. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Power window inoperative. | |||