Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984
Model Cutlass made in 1984 by Oldsmobile got 23 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningseats, vehicle speed control. The car has 4 modeles with engines 2.5l, 3.0l and 3.8l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/29 | $ 750 | 8 | 83 815 | |||
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 19/29/23 | $ 986 | 8 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/32/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 84 6 8 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/43/33 | $ 666 | 8 | 83 817 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/30 | $ 750 | 8 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 18/28/21 | $ 1042 | 8 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/32/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 84 6 8 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 26/41/31 | $ 693 | 8 | 8310 5 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 26/43/31 | $ 693 | 8 | 83 819 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V102000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1755897 | 07/20/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/1989 | 07/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| DP87014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/03/1987 | 05/07/1987 | 84 OLDS BRAKE LOCKUP | ||
| 84 olds brake lockup | ||||||
| DP87021 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1987 | 07/17/1987 | CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP | ||
| Cutlass supreme brake lockup | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP85017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/29/1985 | 05/16/1985 | PULLING TO LEFT AND VIBRATING STEERING W | ||
| Pulling to left and vibrating steering wheel while stopping | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA88023 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/02/1988 | 03/06/1989 | THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Alternator failure. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| The car just started burning for no reason. 12-4-95 please describe. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 07/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Thermostat failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Radiator failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| 1984 oldsmobile cutlass suffered vehicle fire.*mr the consumer pulled to the side of the road because the check engine light came on, the consumer opened the hood and realized the car was smoking, the vehicle was completely on fire. *cb *jb | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Timing gears/valve seals/ gaskets/rear main bearing failed. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| The engine oil strainer is not designed correctly. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles engine compartment overheated and caught on fire. (ohio traffic report). | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine belts failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| Defective fuel system | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 24000 | ||
| Well, i have a 1984 cutlass ciera "ls". she only has 24,000 original miles. has no rust, no faded paint, and no damaged parts on the body, under the hood, but the interior ceiling unfortunately has started to fall down (the cloth top). i had it repaired about 10 years ago and it started recently falling again. with its mileage, is it still under some type of warranty? i am terribly upset you guys at general motors quit making the ciera, i own the '84 plus 8 other cieras in mint condition with extremely low mileage. please email me back and dont quit making oldsmobiles. "im desperate". i'm real angry that gm is going to stop making oldsmobiles. let me say if they quit making them they are going to catch major hell from the people who buy them. i have one last question, why did gm quit making the ciera? that car was solid metal and had a great strong and classic body style. thats bullcrap that oldamobile has started to move into the plastic stage, that just disgusts me, just like the president of general motors who makes me sicker than the meaning of the word sick! if ransom olds heard about this he'd be spinning in his grave. why ruin a 108 year old tradition of the oldsmobile. it makes no sense! please continue to make cars and please make the discontinued models come back again such as the ciera. riegelman | |||
| 03/01/1994 | |||
| Remote door opener stopped working. also rear window does not open when weather is cold or near 30 degrees f. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 1 | 04/01/1984 | |
| Vehicle was driven out of the driveway and wouldn't shift out of first gear. vehicle made a popping and grinding noise, independent mechanic inspected vehicle and determined torque converter as the cause. *ak *yd | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 1 | 04/01/1984 | |
| Vehicle was driven out of the driveway and wouldn't shift out of first gear. vehicle made a popping and grinding noise, independent mechanic inspected vehicle and determined torque converter as the cause. *ak *yd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 06/09/1993 | |||
| Vehicle rolled over, seat belts did not restrain, passengers were thrown out. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 06/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Bucket seat back latches failed. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake failure. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control sticks when turned on/won't shut off, causing vehicle to accelerate/loss of control. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 09/10/1996 | |||
| When driving the throttle sticks, causing the consumer to have a near accident, the vehicle will not stop until you take the key out the ignition. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 03/01/1994 | |||
| Remote door opener stopped working. also rear window does not open when weather is cold or near 30 degrees f. | |||
| 01/13/1995 | |||
| Back window blew out. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| Winshield wpers will not turn off when turned on or even use of the mist feature results in the wipers turning on low and have tom play with switch to get them to turn off.*ak | |||