Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1991
Model Custom Cruiser made in 1991 by Oldsmobile got 6 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, visibility. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningequipment, latches/locks/linkages and seat belts. The car has one 5.0l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 9 | 900802 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V186000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1989 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 224588 | 10/31/1991 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/29/1991 | 10/30/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the secondary hood latch is not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new secondary hood latch assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: secondary hood latch.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V094000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1990 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 219571 | 07/17/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1992 | 07/09/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the exposed steelsub-plate can cut the safety belt webbing resulting in increased possibilityand/or severity of injury to the affected seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new shoulder belt guide loops. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: active safety belt.vehicle description: passenger cars; general motors b series. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 438206A | 06/01/1995 | 43-82-06 | 45823 | Unknown | 04/25/1996 |
| 438206 | 12/01/1994 | 37951 | Wiper chatter during cold weather. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| PE91109 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/01/1991 | 11/29/1991 | DASH REFLCTS IN WINDSHIELD | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 07/15/1995 | |
| Vehicle involved in frontal impact crash at a high rate of speed and the air bag did not deploy. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 12/10/1999 | |||
| As soon as consumer went to turn igintion, great amount of smoke started coming from engine. within seconds vehicle was totally engulfed by flames. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/28/2005 | 131000 | 1 | 04/15/1994 |
| I have a 1991 oldsmobile custom cruiser (station wagon). for the last two days, vehicle has been swiggly when coming to a stop. not so bad yesterday, noticeably worse today. a stuck front caliper was suspected. however, on the way home from work today vehicle became very unstable while decelerating from approx. 50 mph. vehicle was immediately pulled to the side of the road and inspected for a flat tire, etc. no obvious problem was found. upon attempting to re-enter traffic, the driver side rear lower control arm bracket was ripped from the rear axle housing causing the tire to hit the front of the wheel well causing body damage. when foot was removed from the accelerator, the tire then slammed into the back of the wheel well causing more body damage, and bringing the car to a screeching halt, luckily still on the side of the road. the drive shaft was also pulled from the transmission and is now wedged tight. vehicle had to be towed home. inspection revealed that the bracket that ripped loose had been attached to the axle tube with two short welds, as is done during fixturing, and never fully welded. the other side bracket is fully welded. if this would had happened at speed, the consequences probably would have been deadly as the car would have gone into an uncontrolled skid into opposing traffic. *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/12/1999 | |||
| The female part on the drivers side seat belt is broken. the seat belt will not buckle. the dealer is not aware of the problem. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/11/1995 | 2 | ||
| Auto-tran: engine accelerated while parked and shifting from 1st to park; lurched forward; hit 2 parked vehicles; 2nd occurence. hit garage wall, 1st occurence. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 08/13/1998 | |||
| Dashboard reflects in the windshield when driving, the dealer has not been contacted, and the problem still exists. *ak | |||