Oldsmobile Ciera 1992
Model Ciera made in 1992 by Oldsmobile got 31 consumer complains there is 1 investigation 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 one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts.
Model 1992
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V066000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1992 to 03/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 33 | 05/13/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/11/1992 | 05/20/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The optional remote entry module may have a fault which causes random actuation of interior lamps, door locks, and/or tailgate release. this actuation may occur while the vehicle is in use or unattended. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tailgate release actuates, the tailgate will open.unrestrained passengers in the rear seat area could fall out of the vehiclewhile the car is in motion, and receive serious injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the remote entry module with a newly revised module to prevent random actuation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; remote entry modules.vehicle description: passenger cars (station wagons) with remote entry modules. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| Vehicle will stall w/replacements only temporarily releiving failure. once stalled, vehicle must sit for an hour or more. please describe details. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 06/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Electronic control module replaced. | |||
| 04/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Electronic control module failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire while driving due to an electrical short in the engine compartment area. *ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1992 | ||
| Question method of service for recall # 92v-066. tt the dealer did not install label that indicate recall repair on the radiator. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/15/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while driving the vehicle 65mph and no warning the engine would shut off. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Crankshaft replaced. | |||
| 04/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Crankshaft failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/30/1999 | 12 | ||
| Intermittently while driving vehicle cut off for no apparent reason. after vehicle sat for about 10-15 minutes, it restarted. this almost caused serious crashes on three occasions. dealer was not able to find out what was causing this problem. *ak | |||
| 05/10/1999 | |||
| While driving about 35 mph engine check light came on and then vehicle stalled, resulting in loss of control and a collision. driver received minor injuries. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer believes vehicles restraint system should be redesign to have both left and right shoulder straps to ensure complete protection during accidents. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Safety belts inadequate resulting in injury during collision. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt failed to restrain passenger in accident, causing injury. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 04/28/1995 | |||
| Both front shoulder/lap belt failed to catch/grab upon impact; child seat was pinned under dash; hit another moving vehicle. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 10/22/1993 | 1 | ||
| The consumer has been experiencing difficulties with the fitting of seat belt. the seat belt comes across consumer's neck and at times chokes her. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| Consumer was hit from the rear at 35 mph in which the driver and passenger seat released from the upright position. please give further details. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 02/22/1997 | |||
| While parked, an electrical short in the wiring under the driver's power seat, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/11/1996 | |||
| When driving driver's side seat collapsed. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/23/1995 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Brakes: when starting the car the brake pedal goes completely to the floor. after driving for a few minutes, pedal will go back to the floor and then come back up. pedal will go to floor without having foot on brake. car has been in shop several times and still having problems. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/18/1992 | 1 | 04/30/1992 | |
| Brakes lock up, causing vehicle to lose control | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Corroded rear disc brakes/excessive wear of front brake rotors/pads. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/30/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in loss of control. | |||
| 04/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine surged when vehicle put in gear, causing loss of control/accident/injury. | |||
| 03/04/1996 | 4 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *sd | |||
| 03/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Driver turned car on, engine surged causing accident. *dsh | |||
| 07/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 04/06/1996 | 6 | ||
| Rear wheel makes a grinding noise. *sd | |||