Oldsmobile Ciera 1993
Model Ciera made in 1993 by Oldsmobile got 48 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1993
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 | |||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V121000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1993 to 04/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 2848 | 08/10/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/21/1993 | 07/27/1993 | 571 | 106 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with fmvss 106, brake hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; hose.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time without charge orthe remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the appropriate service center ( buick at 1-800-458-8006, pontiac at1-800-763-2737; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 ).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/17/1996 | |||
| Driver air bag did not deploy during a head on collision at 30 to 40mph. tt | |||
| 09/30/1995 | 1 | 05/25/1995 | |
| Consumer was in an accident and driver side air bag didn't deployed . tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/15/1994 | |||
| Have replaced computer in vehicle 3 times due to poor design. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/08/2006 | 31493 | 1 | 10/22/1993 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, a puddle of brake fluid was observed on the ground underneath the driver's side seat. upon further inspection it was determined that the brake lines had rusted along the fittings. the contact confirmed that the vehicle had not been driven in poor weather conditions and that the vehicle was stored in a garage. the manufacturer was alerted but the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. there is a nhtsa recall # 93v121000 regarding the service brakes lines, piping, and fittings. the vehicles vin was not included in the recall. updated 6/23/2006 - the vehicle's oil pan, transmission pan and gas tank also rusted. . *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| The car starts intermittently. sometimes it has to sit for awhile and then start up later. dealer cant find the solution. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1992 | ||
| Cable and air conditioner hose installed too close resulting in chaffing and hole in air conditioner hose. | |||
| 07/18/1996 | 1 | 06/04/1994 | |
| Gear shift selector cable routed so that it rubs against the air conditioner evaporator line, causing it to rub a hole in the evaporator line causing air conditioner failure. *dh | |||
| 08/10/1996 | |||
| Transmission shifter wore a hole in low side of a/c hose due to an engineering design defect, poor design of transmission shifter cable caused a hole in the low side of the a/c hose. *ak | |||
| Air condition unit leaked unknown fumes possible freon entering compartment. dealership states definitely a/c related but can't find location of failure. tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Failure of the roof luggage rack, when driving the roof luggage rack came off the vehicle.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| While looking over engine noticed gas line is being worn by brake line. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/22/2000 | 2 | ||
| While driving on a narrow road went to apply the brakes to avoid hitting a deer. fuel pump went out because the baffle in the gas tank broke loose while applying the brakes. this happened twice in 13 weeks. gas tank replaced by owner. *ak *ml | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/08/2006 | 31493 | 1 | 10/22/1993 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, a puddle of brake fluid was observed on the ground underneath the driver's side seat. upon further inspection it was determined that the brake lines had rusted along the fittings. the contact confirmed that the vehicle had not been driven in poor weather conditions and that the vehicle was stored in a garage. the manufacturer was alerted but the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. there is a nhtsa recall # 93v121000 regarding the service brakes lines, piping, and fittings. the vehicles vin was not included in the recall. updated 6/23/2006 - the vehicle's oil pan, transmission pan and gas tank also rusted. . *nm | |||
| 02/22/2000 | 2 | ||
| While driving on a narrow road went to apply the brakes to avoid hitting a deer. fuel pump went out because the baffle in the gas tank broke loose while applying the brakes. this happened twice in 13 weeks. gas tank replaced by owner. *ak *ml | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1992 | ||
| Fuel line and brake line too close causing rubbing and chaffing which could lead to hole in lines. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/13/1998 | |||
| While driving dashboard vibrates tremendously, causing a loud noise. the dashboard was currently bolted down by a mechanic. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak | |||
| 02/27/1997 | 0 | 01/01/1994 | |
| While driving down the road the electric locks started unlocking and locking, causing the truck to fly up. also, keyless door entry module did not operate properly. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/08/2006 | 31493 | 1 | 10/22/1993 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, a puddle of brake fluid was observed on the ground underneath the driver's side seat. upon further inspection it was determined that the brake lines had rusted along the fittings. the contact confirmed that the vehicle had not been driven in poor weather conditions and that the vehicle was stored in a garage. the manufacturer was alerted but the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. there is a nhtsa recall # 93v121000 regarding the service brakes lines, piping, and fittings. the vehicles vin was not included in the recall. updated 6/23/2006 - the vehicle's oil pan, transmission pan and gas tank also rusted. . *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 07/18/1996 | 1 | 06/04/1994 | |
| Gear shift selector cable routed so that it rubs against the air conditioner evaporator line, causing it to rub a hole in the evaporator line causing air conditioner failure. *dh | |||
| 08/10/1996 | |||
| Transmission shifter wore a hole in low side of a/c hose due to an engineering design defect, poor design of transmission shifter cable caused a hole in the low side of the a/c hose. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 10/14/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Rear seat belt replaced. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 11/27/1996 | |||
| Front seat driver, seat back collapsed on impact. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 11/27/1996 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was rear ended by a drunk driver while stopped at a red light. driver seat back collapsed on impact which resulted in injury, cause due to design flaw. *yc | |||
| 11/27/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat back collapsed while involved in a rear impact collision. | |||
| 11/27/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat back collapsed during rear end collision resulting in injury. (mjs) | |||
| 11/27/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat back collapsed when rear ended at a stop light. | |||
| 11/27/1996 | |||
| Driver seat back broke and collapsed on impact. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| Abs braking problems. please describe. tt | |||
| 12/15/1993 | |||
| Abs: brakes have gone all way out four times since december 1993; hear grinding metal sound when pressed pedal; front end shimmies;pulls to right;pedal to floor | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Consumer called complaining about the engine and also stated that has gone to a private mecanic and had stated that armonic balance had to be change but was never done. also stated that visited a dealer and also was told that the module on the ignition had to be replaced but it was never done. ts | |||
| When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. owner states that when coming to a stop the wheels become very hot. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/16/1993 | |||
| At certain speeds during brake appication vehicle stopping distance increases. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 06/01/1993 | |||
| The front brakes do not release, causing excessive brake wear on the front right brakes, consumer has replaced the rotors, pads and calipers on ten occasions. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/01/1993 | |||
| The front brakes do not release, causing excessive brake wear on the front right brakes, consumer has replaced the rotors, pads and calipers on ten occasions. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/01/1993 | |||
| The front brakes do not release, causing excessive brake wear on the front right brakes, consumer has replaced the rotors, pads and calipers on ten occasions. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/08/2006 | 31493 | 1 | 10/22/1993 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, a puddle of brake fluid was observed on the ground underneath the driver's side seat. upon further inspection it was determined that the brake lines had rusted along the fittings. the contact confirmed that the vehicle had not been driven in poor weather conditions and that the vehicle was stored in a garage. the manufacturer was alerted but the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. there is a nhtsa recall # 93v121000 regarding the service brakes lines, piping, and fittings. the vehicles vin was not included in the recall. updated 6/23/2006 - the vehicle's oil pan, transmission pan and gas tank also rusted. . *nm | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 07/08/1998 | 1 | ||
| Power steering gone completely because hose was to close to the firewall chaffing the power steering hose over time. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Automatic door locks do not function properly. | |||
| 02/27/1997 | 0 | 01/01/1994 | |
| While driving down the road the electric locks started unlocking and locking, causing the truck to fly up. also, keyless door entry module did not operate properly. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving extreme vibration occurs in front end of the vehicle cause unknown. dealer can not identify the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1993 | |||
| Abs: brakes have gone all way out four times since december 1993; hear grinding metal sound when pressed pedal; front end shimmies;pulls to right;pedal to floor | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 1 | 07/15/2001 | ||
| Vehicle is emmitting noise from the front end, midas diagnosed it as being the front wheel bearings. having them replaced, the noise continues. *jg | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 01/26/1999 | |||
| While driving at 4 mph on boulevard vehicle went out of control. off road the steal plate control arm broke in half. dealer contacted , and cannot remedy the problem. ordered rear axle trailing arm assembly. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/29/1999 | 1 | 09/16/1992 | |
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing loss of control. mjs | |||
| 03/06/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| While backing out of a parking lot , vehicle shot out in reverse, stayed in reverse and hit (3) other vehicles before coming to a stop, vehicle is being repaired. damages totaled $6,500. *ak *jb | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, caused loss of control/accident/injuries. *skd | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. owner states that when coming to a stop the wheels become very hot. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | NORWICH | BENEDICT CORP. | UNKNOWN |