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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V211000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1993 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 70676 | 11/25/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/26/1994 | 11/02/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The brake lines can contact the transmission mounting bracket of the frame side rail. the lines can wear through resulting in loss of brake fluid, and eventual loss of half the vehicle braking system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leak in the hydraulic brake line will cause a loss of one half the vehicle braking system and extended braking distances which can result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for proper brake line clearance and reposition the brake lines. brake lines found to have indentations will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 435012A | 01/01/1995 | 43-50-12 | 39072 | Abs warning light is on. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
| 435012 | 12/01/1994 | 37955 | Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE94063 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/12/1994 | 12/21/1994 | CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/15/1995 | |||
| Rear brakes are not working. the front end dips, when the brakes are applied.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When brakes are applied smoke comes from rear driver side tire, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was traveling on highway went to apply brakes and pedal went all the way down to floor. brake caliper and one front brake pad went. vehicle went through traffic light. he pulled his emergency brake. dealership was aware of problem. when consumer had oil change she asked mechanic to shake caliper brakes pad. he told consumer vehicle had to have 107,000 miles to be checked. *ak *vehicle was taken to midas and repairs were completed. *slc | |||
| When applying the abs brakes in any type of weather, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/12/1995 | |||
| While driving vehicle applied the abs brakes and the vehicle did not stop at that moment. the vehicle took a couple of minutes to come to a complete stop. *ak | |||
| 03/31/1995 | |||
| Abs; when applying braking system front passenger brakes are locking up. replace rotors and calipers once and brake pads twice with less than 10,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| Abs system failure, replaced the entire abs system. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| On both doors latch system is not working, when turning key the lock pops up like door is open. but, when pulling handle its still locked. *ak consumer also states that the bolt for the brake caliper backs out on a regular basis, causing wheels to lock up ruining one of consumer tires and rim.*jb | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 30 | 01/12/1993 | |
| Battery had a short when windshield wiper fluid was added to vehicle.*ak the vehicle had defective brake system requiring complete replacement of all rotors, calipers and brake pads. the transmission also failed. *yh | |||
| 04/07/1999 | 15 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I highly recommend not to buy a cutlass with the 3.4 dohc the engine in this car sucks i've had to replace almost everything motor wise in this car. from a main seal to head gasket to spark plugs and wires which to fix anything on this car with 3.4 cost you your life!! brakes have been replace 3 times also and back rotors rust easy and can't be fixed ..so they say!!! | |||
| 08/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 07/18/1995 | |||
| Had to replace the brake system 5 times, brake failure. tt | |||
| On several occasions, vehicle will accelerate unwantedly with excessive engine idle speed. stopping power of brakes reduced to minimum. please describe details. | |||
| 01/01/1993 | |||
| Brake make noise purchase car new . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was traveling on highway went to apply brakes and pedal went all the way down to floor. brake caliper and one front brake pad went. vehicle went through traffic light. he pulled his emergency brake. dealership was aware of problem. when consumer had oil change she asked mechanic to shake caliper brakes pad. he told consumer vehicle had to have 107,000 miles to be checked. *ak *vehicle was taken to midas and repairs were completed. *slc | |||
| 12/05/1994 | 1 | ||
| Abs, brakes failure, in for repair, replacement of disc pads and rotors on vehicle on front and rear pe94-063 active. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| Purchased car used, had the brake caliper replaced and rotor was turned. please describe .*ak | |||
| 03/06/1995 | |||
| The front brake caliper need to be replace the reason the front need to be replace because the rear one was not working right. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/25/1995 | |||
| Premature wear of front brake pads. please describe in more detail. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/31/1997 | 2 | 01/04/1997 | |
| Brakes rotors failed. | |||
| 08/04/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Vehicles had sudden and complete loss of braking capability with pedal to going floor, after pumping brakes partially the braking system came back/replaced master cylinder/brake lining/rotors. *ak | |||
| Purchased car used, had the brake caliper replaced and rotor was turned. please describe .*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| Brake drum on the four wheels is rusting very badly. rust seeps out from under the hub cap and goes all over the wheels. | |||
| 08/15/1995 | |||
| Rear brakes are not working. the front end dips, when the brakes are applied.*ak | |||
| 04/27/1995 | |||
| Brake fluid is not going thru to rear brakes, front brake pads wear prematurely, recall that relates. tt | |||
| 03/06/1995 | |||
| The front brake caliper need to be replace the reason the front need to be replace because the rear one was not working right. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 08/04/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Vehicles had sudden and complete loss of braking capability with pedal to going floor, after pumping brakes partially the braking system came back/replaced master cylinder/brake lining/rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/30/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was leaking and brakes didn't hold when they were applied. contacted dealer. right rear brake hose was leaking where it was next to the caliper. recocked caliper, and bled master cylinder system. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/30/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was leaking and brakes didn't hold when they were applied. contacted dealer. right rear brake hose was leaking where it was next to the caliper. recocked caliper, and bled master cylinder system. | |||
| 08/04/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Vehicles had sudden and complete loss of braking capability with pedal to going floor, after pumping brakes partially the braking system came back/replaced master cylinder/brake lining/rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 12/07/1994 | 1 | ||
| Soft pedal/brake failure, resulting in extended stopping distance/accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| When applying power brakes after first starting t vehicle, it does not stop. the brakes have to have added pressure. power brakes kick in later. dealer says they can't find the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/14/1995 | 3 | ||
| Power brakes failed 3 times, once resulting in an accident. *ak | |||