Oldsmobile Cutlass 1987
Model Cutlass made in 1987 by Oldsmobile got 27 consumer complains there are 3 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: parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningpower train, vehicle speed control.
Model 1987
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V168000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1987 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 11936 | 11/25/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/26/1987 | 11/04/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects. also, car could be startedwith transmission in gear allowing vehicle to move in an unanticipateddirection. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the manual valve detent lever link. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmissionvehicle description: passenger cars and wagons with 200 4r transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA90041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/1990 | 03/30/1992 | BRAKE PERFORMANCE | ||
| 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 | |||
| 10/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Electrical problem, causing overhead/door warning/brake lights to fail. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1987 | ||
| Engine mounts failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/18/1998 | 1 | ||
| Engine failure causing fire. ohio state police report. | |||
| 08/28/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Vehicle was parked for a few minutes, then caught on fire from under the front grill of the vehicle. | |||
| 01/06/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire, causing fatality.(attorney for client) | |||
| 01/02/1995 | 3 | 09/01/1987 | |
| At 30,000 miles vehicle needs a new engine. tt consumer states steering rack was replaced.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1987 | |
| Oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1987 | |
| Muffler failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 10/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Fuel pump failed, causing rear vehicle noise. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 10/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Door locks freeze up in cold weather/ problem does not exist during warm weather. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/27/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed to shift into reverse. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/12/2001 | |||
| While driving at approximately 25 mph lost control of the vehicle due to rear axle disconnecting from vehicle. there was no crash involved, and no one was injured. dealership has not examined vehicle. please provide any additional information/attachtments.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 10/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Front driver's side seat belt jammed and wouldn't release. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 07/10/1996 | |||
| Driver seat belt will not extend so that it will fit around the driver. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/02/1987 | ||
| Female buckle base separated thereby making it impossible to lock male portion of shoulder lap belt into female buckle base. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/05/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1988 | |
| The driver's side seat belt buckle housing is broken and it keeps jamming. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Drivers side seat belt retractor fails, not allowing seat belt to be pulled out and worn. parts on national back order. *ak | |||
| 12/21/1995 | |||
| Failure on the driver and passenger side seat retarctors. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1987 | ||
| The entire back of the front bench seat has bent backwards. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 01/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Steering rack binds. *ak | |||
| 01/02/1995 | 3 | 09/01/1987 | |
| At 30,000 miles vehicle needs a new engine. tt consumer states steering rack was replaced.*jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 04/19/1995 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel bolts are loosening and coming out. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 01/01/1989 | 1 | 03/01/1987 | |
| Hood was replaced. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 08/25/2000 | ||
| A small nylon bushing in cruise control servo bail has slipped out, causing gas pedal to get stuck. consumer had to quickly shut off vehicle, but ended up hitting guardrail. *ak the rod slipped out of servo bail and lodged on intake manifold. *yh | |||
| 08/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Sudden acceleration resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 1 | 08/25/2000 | ||
| A small nylon bushing in cruise control servo bail has slipped out, causing gas pedal to get stuck. consumer had to quickly shut off vehicle, but ended up hitting guardrail. *ak the rod slipped out of servo bail and lodged on intake manifold. *yh | |||