Oldsmobile Ciera 1989
Model Ciera made in 1989 by Oldsmobile got 38 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning seat belts .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V173000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 08/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 2216325 | 10/19/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/15/1995 | 09/12/1995 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. this does not comply with fmvss no.210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. the safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.210.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Horn is inoperative. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 0 | ||
| While crossing a main intersection car died, and consumer had to manually get out of car. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| When driving the car cut off. tt | |||
| Vehicle stalls out while driving with no warning. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1989 | |
| Computer failed. | |||
| 10/22/1990 | 2 | 03/01/1989 | |
| Computer failed twice. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replacement engine leaks oil. (other vehicle on 47658) *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/20/1995 | |||
| Vehicle caught fire while parked over night w/cause unknown by heber springs fire dept. area affected mostly front left tire. please describe details. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line rusted, causing a fuel leak which may cause a fire if there was a source of ignition. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | |||
| 11/03/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1989 | |
| When the parking brake is applied, the brake lever may release. the dealer has not been notified. *ak *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/22/1996 | |||
| Upon decelerating lock up valve causes the transmission to stay engaged. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Consumer states that driver's side and passenger's side automatic shoulder and lap belts are inoperable. please give further details. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| Difficult to obtain seat belt recall parts. | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seatbelt recall repairs delayed due to scheduling. *dsh | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Seat belt housing bracket broke. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Plastic clip on rear seat belts has disintegrated. *ak please describe details. | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Seat belt buckle brackets/locking mechanism fell apart, preventing seat belts from locking. | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 1 | 10/01/1989 | |
| Driver is unable to unlatch seat belt buckle. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Drivers side shoulder/lap belt when moved forward failed to retract. owner states must open door possibly while driving for tension to tighten. please describe. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 11/25/1995 | |||
| The driver seat belt is broken . tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 02/27/1996 | |||
| During rear impact, driver's side seatback fell backwards into the rear seat. please describe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/23/2001 | 3000 | 09/01/1989 | |
| Brakes lock when wet, even after new brakes and master cyclinder installed , doing it since the car was new and bought by my mother with 3 miles on it. one brake or another will lock after a rain storm. after continual pumping they will dry and stop locking till they get wet again. have had all new parts put on over years of work on it and no one knows what it is . | |||
| 03/02/1990 | |||
| All brakes replaced within 70,000 miles; wear out prematurely; take lot of foot pressure to pedal to stop vehicle. please provide details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 03/02/1990 | |||
| All brakes replaced within 70,000 miles; wear out prematurely; take lot of foot pressure to pedal to stop vehicle. please provide details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 08/01/1991 | 2 | ||
| Rear brakes replaced due to corrosion. brake pads. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/23/2001 | 3000 | 09/01/1989 | |
| Brakes lock when wet, even after new brakes and master cyclinder installed , doing it since the car was new and bought by my mother with 3 miles on it. one brake or another will lock after a rain storm. after continual pumping they will dry and stop locking till they get wet again. have had all new parts put on over years of work on it and no one knows what it is . | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling at 50 mph during high winds, consumer stated that the landau roof had blown off, manufactuer notified. *tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 11/25/1997 | 06/15/1997 | ||
| Body is crakcing at the b-pillar, near the door striker bolt, causing the doors to close hard and may come open in a crash. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/01/1991 | 2 | ||
| Dunlop tire failure. tt | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 4 | 01/01/1989 | |
| All 4 tires had deep cracks in the sidewalls by 30,000 miles and were replaced. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/09/1997 | 1 | ||
| While in reverse gear the vehicle's throttle stuck in a position and lost control. the car hit a car/lamp post and a house. *ak car also hit 2nd car. car went through living room window. *yh | |||
| 11/15/1995 | |||
| When engaging automatic transmission into reverse, vehicle surges at a high rate of speed. tt | |||
| 05/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, caused loss of control/accident/injury. *skd | |||
| 01/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 10/18/1994 | |||
| Cruise control comes on by itself, even when turned completely off, during humid or damp driving conditions. | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 10/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| All four rims broken. *sd | |||