Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1992
Model Custom Cruiser made in 1992 by Oldsmobile got 19 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and other. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment, latches/locks/linkages and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 2 modeles with engines 5.0l, 5.7l.
Model 1992
| 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 | 17/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Regular | $ 947 | 9 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Regular | $ 947 | 9 | 910821 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V217000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1991 to 07/31/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 56701 | 01/15/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/24/1997 | 11/26/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the antilock brake system (abs) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the abs modulator. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during january 1998. 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, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/19/1997 | |||
| Little tiny spring (looks like clock spring) causes driver's front and front/rear seat/passenger retractable housing to become inoperative. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/07/1996 | |||
| Driving vehicle, oldsmobile rearended taxicab, front of oldsmobile pushed in, hood would not open, steering column collapsed, air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/15/1998 | 11/02/1991 | ||
| While driving, a short curcuit caused power seats and locks to fail. two days later, at night, the center and 1/3 of the front passenger seat caught fire - completely destroying the interior. | |||
| 04/13/1995 | |||
| Electrical short caused excessive smoke inside the vehicle, causing vehicle to be undriveable. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/02/2004 | 163000 | 1 | 04/13/1993 |
| Fuse panel indicates a 30amp fuse for the heater blower. # 7 slot is indicated in the manual and fuse cover but there is nothing in the slot. where is the fuse?. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/02/2004 | 163000 | 1 | 04/13/1993 |
| Fuse panel indicates a 30amp fuse for the heater blower. # 7 slot is indicated in the manual and fuse cover but there is nothing in the slot. where is the fuse?. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt straps catch in seat back hinge, damaging seat belts. qcaw | |||
| 11/06/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Seat belt twists, therefore cannot be retracted. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 4 | 07/01/1998 | |
| During a panic stop, passenger's side, rear seat belts failed, and the passenger was thrust into the back of the front seat,. further inspection revealed the retractor casing had fallen apart. oldsmobile advised me seat belt maintenance was my responsibilty. i have since learned of tsb 91c09 and 91c09a, dated 11/92 concerning this vehicle ( i have no specifics). inspection of the other belts show they are failing as well. the owners manual has no instructions on maintenance/inspection schedules, or user-serviceable parts either. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1995 | |||
| Rear seat belt retractor broke rendering it inoperative. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Shoulder/lap seat belts failed to retract. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 2 | |||
| The rear passenger side seat belt (lap) has broken for the second time, dealer replaced once, purchased the car used. *ak consumer states the mechanism for folding the rear seat cuts through seat belt like scissors. *slc | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 2 | |||
| The rear passenger side seat belt (lap) has broken for the second time, dealer replaced once, purchased the car used. *ak consumer states the mechanism for folding the rear seat cuts through seat belt like scissors. *slc | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 03/20/1998 | 01/23/1998 | ||
| Passenger's side motor seat wire overheated, resulting in a fire/injuries. also vehicle suffered extensive damage. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| According to the dealer which diagnosed the problem, this type of failure is not commonly seen. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/07/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair work completed on the abs brake pressure modulator valve, however brake pedal went to the floor after repair. | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | 09/01/1992 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| Consumer was driving in wet and icy weather conditions and upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal went to the floor due to leaking brake fluid in hydraulic module. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/29/2003 | 230000 | 1 | |
| Passenger's brake line bracket i broke. the dealer doesn't carry the parts anymore. the consumer posed a question: since it was a safety item, was the government responsible to force the manufacturer to supply consumer with parts?*ak | |||