Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 1987
Model Cutlass Ciera made in 1987 by Oldsmobile got 11 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 3.8l.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/32/26 | 24/41/30 | Regular | $ 549 | 5 | 860806 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 5 | 860805 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/28/23 | 22/36/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 5 | 860828 |
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/27/21 | 20/35/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 5 | 86 917 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA92024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/26/1992 | 01/31/1994 | STICKING THROTTLE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 01/07/2000 | 98396 | 3 | |
| Engine problem : for the past 3yrs.the ignition module continues to go bad and prevents the fuel pump and the spark plugs to work causing the engine to stall out and laeving me stranded.we replaced the module several times and even replaced the distributor and the problem continues. we even replaced the computer just in case it whas going bad.(5times) over heated replaced fan thermo swicth 2 times and started again so we had it bypass so the fan can stay on with the ignition switch on.(3times) transmission: vehicle would turn on even on d gear and problem with the shifter we had the transmission repair 2 year ago and know the reverse sometimes dont go fluid and everything is ok. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 01/28/2004 | 2 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Steering wheel moved while being locked in position. when the vehicle was inspected, it was determined that it was due to loose bolts. *ak when negotiating a corner, the engine ignition switch inside of the steering column disconnected, the engine stopped, the power steering and the power brakes failed. the steering wheel wobbled from side to side. *sc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 01/07/2000 | 98396 | 3 | |
| Engine problem : for the past 3yrs.the ignition module continues to go bad and prevents the fuel pump and the spark plugs to work causing the engine to stall out and laeving me stranded.we replaced the module several times and even replaced the distributor and the problem continues. we even replaced the computer just in case it whas going bad.(5times) over heated replaced fan thermo swicth 2 times and started again so we had it bypass so the fan can stay on with the ignition switch on.(3times) transmission: vehicle would turn on even on d gear and problem with the shifter we had the transmission repair 2 year ago and know the reverse sometimes dont go fluid and everything is ok. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving engine blew out without warning. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/07/2000 | 98396 | 3 | |
| Engine problem : for the past 3yrs.the ignition module continues to go bad and prevents the fuel pump and the spark plugs to work causing the engine to stall out and laeving me stranded.we replaced the module several times and even replaced the distributor and the problem continues. we even replaced the computer just in case it whas going bad.(5times) over heated replaced fan thermo swicth 2 times and started again so we had it bypass so the fan can stay on with the ignition switch on.(3times) transmission: vehicle would turn on even on d gear and problem with the shifter we had the transmission repair 2 year ago and know the reverse sometimes dont go fluid and everything is ok. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 163000 | 1 | 10/03/2003 |
| Seat belt failure on passenger side front, fails to retract.*ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 01/28/2004 | 2 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Steering wheel moved while being locked in position. when the vehicle was inspected, it was determined that it was due to loose bolts. *ak when negotiating a corner, the engine ignition switch inside of the steering column disconnected, the engine stopped, the power steering and the power brakes failed. the steering wheel wobbled from side to side. *sc | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| Right front end of vehicles frame has dipped. please provide any additional information.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 11/04/1997 | |||
| Vehicle would shimmy and as the speed increased it would shimmy very much. mechanic stated that it was a tire. four tires were purchased, vehicle still has the same problem. mechanic states that it is a broken lower right ball joint. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/04/1997 | |||
| Vehicle would shimmy and as the speed increased it would shimmy very much. mechanic stated that it was a tire. four tires were purchased, vehicle still has the same problem. mechanic states that it is a broken lower right ball joint. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/30/1998 | 0 | ||
| Consumer's son was driving vehicle about 55 mph on the highway when the front left wheel (driver's side) became deatached without a reason. consumer's son said it was a braking failure and lost steering control. dealer and manufacturer were contacted. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | CLIVE | HOLMES OLDSMOBILE | 515-253-3000 |