Oldsmobile Cutlass 1992 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Oldsmobile Cutlass 1992

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
91V214000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 10/01/1991 to 11/01/1991	V (Vehicle)	10141	11/29/1991	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	12/06/1991	12/16/1991
Defect Summary	The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
Consequence Summary	If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
Corrective Summary	Replace the transaxle where required.
Notes	System: transmission and transmission shift indicator.vehicle description: 1992 a and w body passenger cars with 4-speedautomatic transmissions.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
577106	02/01/1995		39308	Cold start rattle noise. *tw	11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/23/2002		1	10/01/2000
	On level ground, from cold start, column mounted shift lever exhibited resistance from to . when in reverse, automatic transaxle did not engage reverse gears. when in neutral, transaxle appeared to be in drive gear, though as precaution, only simple usage of 1st gear was tested for troubleshooting. all drive gears operate normally, though with slight slippage. fluid is good color and smell, middle of hash marks while idling after 20 min run. no proper reverse exists, though if engine is turned off with gear selector in the car may be rolled as though in neutral. limited understanding of underlying mechanics of transaxle, though believe that this is how the mehcanism should work. car has been run at highway speeds for 20+ min and with new alternator added previous day, has more torque than ever (old alternator was original). reverse was engaged numerous times since alternator change though no adverse consequence could seem to be possibly related, this is able to at least be asserted. thank you for your assistance. dave coleman
03/18/1994		8
	Transmission slips when cold prior to recall. (91v-214) *aw
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
12/20/1999		1	06/01/1994
	Shift indicator never felected correct shift, neutral showed reverse, d1 was in overdrive and various other combinations. shift indicator moved up and down requiring repeated shifting changes to correct gear. when car was in drive and stopped had to go back to park or switch to another drive on indicator for car to move. i brought to transmission repair shop and was told that this caused transmission failure and transmission had to be rebuilt at the cost of $1,200. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
08/23/2002		1	10/01/2000
	On level ground, from cold start, column mounted shift lever exhibited resistance from to . when in reverse, automatic transaxle did not engage reverse gears. when in neutral, transaxle appeared to be in drive gear, though as precaution, only simple usage of 1st gear was tested for troubleshooting. all drive gears operate normally, though with slight slippage. fluid is good color and smell, middle of hash marks while idling after 20 min run. no proper reverse exists, though if engine is turned off with gear selector in the car may be rolled as though in neutral. limited understanding of underlying mechanics of transaxle, though believe that this is how the mehcanism should work. car has been run at highway speeds for 20+ min and with new alternator added previous day, has more torque than ever (old alternator was original). reverse was engaged numerous times since alternator change though no adverse consequence could seem to be possibly related, this is able to at least be asserted. thank you for your assistance. dave coleman
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
05/12/1997		4	01/15/1993
	Solenoid in transmission failed, causing vehicle to stall in traffic.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
		17	05/01/1995
	Rear brake calipers replaced due to corrosion; also replaced front brake pads/rotors/ valve cover gasket/water pump/torque converter/alternator. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
07/30/1996
	During operation. the vehicle would lock in gear. when going from 4th to 5th. experienced problem 4x.*ak