Oldsmobile Cutlass 1986
Model Cutlass made in 1986 by Oldsmobile got 31 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: parking brake, steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts and vehicle speed control.
Model 1986
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 - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V061000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1985 to 10/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 197 | 05/28/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/13/1986 | 05/15/1986 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrectly indexed wiring harness may cause the center high mounted stop lamp to remain illuminated when the headlights or parking lamps are on. fmvss 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment requires that this stop lamp be lighted only when the brakes are applied. also, the opera lamps may come on when the brakes are applied. consequence of defect: the center high mounted stop lamp provides additional warning that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. if this lamp malfunctions, it may contribute to a rear end accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correctly index wiring harness terminals. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wiring harness for center stop lamp/fmvss 108.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with luggage rack and opera lamp options. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V093000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 2223 | 09/26/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/14/1986 | 07/22/1986 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Left handed driver's side shoulder belt anchor plate may be upside down in lock pillar so that the unthreaded slot of the plate aligned with the hole in the lock pillar. this resulted in the anchor bolt being driven into the slot instead of the threaded hole of the anchor plate. consequence of defect: in a vehicle crash, belt anchor bolt may pull loose from anchor plate, thus failing to comply with fmvss 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and increases likelihood of injury to occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a bolt anchor plate reinforcement and new bolt, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: shoulder belt anchorage/fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with removable hatchroof option. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| PE89145 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/21/1989 | 09/22/1989 | PARKING BRAKE CABLE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE89104 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/17/1989 | 05/12/1989 | JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| 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 - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/10/1995 | |||
| Engine compartment fire, electrical system fire. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| Instrument cluster plastic circuit is brittle/breaks, causing false readings on most guages. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced engine fire while driving (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||
| 07/30/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced engine fire. (ohio traffic crash report). mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| Catalytic converter plugs, resulting in poor performance. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| Muffler hangers are too few. | |||
| Muffler hangers are too few. muffler fails because of too much weight on single hanger. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/19/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 28 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent shop and the technician replaced the fuel pump. *jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| When are you testing 2001 cars and trucks?most dealers allready have all 2001 in stock | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 10/01/2000 | ||
| Transmission failed. *slc | |||
| 06/12/1995 | |||
| The reverse went out on the transmission . please describe. *ak | |||
| 01/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission would not go into reverse/it would only stay in low gear and it felt like it was slipping. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| The plastic sheath on front passenger seat belt buckle has cracked and no longer latches. tt | |||
| 07/26/1995 | |||
| Seat belt will pull out but won't catch. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Back brakes fail and lock up. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 08/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Rear brakes locked up. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/10/1996 | |||
| While trying to apply the brakes, had to use the emergency parking brake. the brake lights come on and then the brakes went all the way out.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 04/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rack/pinion wore out prematurely on passengers side. *dh | |||
| 06/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Front rack and pinion failure, difficulty steering vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/06/1995 | 2 | ||
| Cold power steering. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| The hinge pins and bushings are not stront enough to support the weight of the doors. consequently, the doors ag and are then hard to open. | |||
| The hinge pins and bushings are not strong enough to support the weight of the doors. consequently, the doors age and are then hard to open. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that her daughter had a vehicle that had a problem with the engine bolt, which could hurt her. there was a recall on the rear engine cradle bolt in 1997. this was corrected with the recall by the previous owner. the bolt disconnected from the engine at least 3 times since consumer's daughter had the vehicle. consumer stated that just the other day her daughter lost control of vehicle, and was sitting on the opposite side of the street, facing traffic. the recall stated that once the bolt falls out consumer loses control of steering. it seemed that nothing will hold engine bolt in the vehicle. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Poor stabiity, causing accident. (new jersey state police report)*sd | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer kept hearing noise from the tire, the mechanic found that the tire was splitting in the middle which caused it to go flat (sumitomo 205x75x14-9ss). nlm | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Pe-00-020; firestone, f360 tires purchased for a 1986, oldsmobile, cutlass, tire size p195/75r14, dot number not available. when driving 60 mph consumer noticed shimmy in front end when passenger's side tire tread shredded. please provide any further details.*ak consumer replaced all tires and the shimmy has gone away. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Cruise control works intermittently. | |||
| 01/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Upon removing foot from brake, after stopping without pressing gas, suddenly vehicle shut out of control due to cruise control linkage touching engine block. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 10/08/1999 | |||
| While driving gas pedal is sticking all the time. contacted dealer, and couldn't find any problem. *ak | |||