Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 1994
Model Cutlass Ciera made in 1994 by Oldsmobile got 14 consumer complains as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.20l and 3.10l.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2.20L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/31/27 | 27/39/32 | Regular | $ 666 | 5 | 930823 |
| (3.10L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/29/22 | 21/37/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 5 | 930921 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 010601002A | 12/01/2002 | 010601002 | 10000782 | Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt | 03/31/2003 |
| 98018 | 08/01/1998 | 602341 | Prom calibration replacement for nox emissions. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
| 98876121A | 04/01/1998 | 601058 | Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area. *yc | 06/24/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 990604005A | 04/01/2001 | 990604005 | 619360 | Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 05/24/2001 |
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
| 990604005 | 02/01/1999 | 776304A | 604343 | Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt | 04/26/1999 |
| 98576124A | 06/01/1998 | 57-61-24 | 601915 | Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc | 08/28/1998 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 971101776304 | 11/01/1997 | 54066 | Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 98776304A | 02/01/1998 | 600282 | Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc | 05/05/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990730030A | 04/01/2001 | 990730030 | 619370 | Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking | 05/24/2001 |
| 990730030 | 12/01/1999 | 575113 | 6089996 | Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt | 03/01/2000 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 9709013202B | 09/01/1997 | 54328 | Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||||
| 676305 | 03/01/1997 | 52580 | Difficult to depress accelerator pedal and/or accelerator cable separation (install accelerator cable and clip). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/18/1999 | 1 | 10/13/1995 | |
| False deployment of air bag resulting in vehicle collision, no injuries. (mjs) | |||
| 01/18/1999 | 1 | 10/13/1995 | |
| False deployment of air bag occured when vehicle was started and put into gear resulting in consumer hitting parked vehicles. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Was driving on expressway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. pulled hard to left in front of semi-trailer which broadsided vehicle. cruise control was not in use. brakes failed to stop vehicle, and air bags failed to deploy. vehicle was totaled. no injuries. *ak *ml | |||
| Vehicle was struck in the front left side at an 25 mph impact and driver's side air bag did not deploy. manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 59800 | 2 | 10/11/1997 |
| The intake gasket leaked anti-freeze. the consumer took the vehicle to repair shop. the consumer was told that these 3.1 liter engines had a lot of problems. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, engine failed causing loss of power, dealer stated a rod came through the engine block, upon inspection dealer found the wrong size oil drain plug on the oil pan, consumer states two computers were previously installed due to vehicle experiencing power loss, fuel filter was also replaced in an attempt to correct the problem, consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| While driving the muffler broke , hitting the ground and the pushed up the back of the bumper and fender. the dealer will be notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 10/20/2002 | |||
| Consumer states, a melted fuse box at the power door lock circuit braker. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Was driving on expressway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. pulled hard to left in front of semi-trailer which broadsided vehicle. cruise control was not in use. brakes failed to stop vehicle, and air bags failed to deploy. vehicle was totaled. no injuries. *ak *ml | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 100000 | 1 | |
| While driving. the right front wheel bearing assembly made an excessive amount of noise. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, but they would not look at the vehicle because they could not find a recall number. please provide any further. *jb information. *tc | |||
| 04/29/1995 | |||
| Suspension malfunction causing the vehicle to vibrate at speeds over 45 mph and vehicle is consistantly out of alignment. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/23/2004 | 1 | ||
| Bridgestone tire tred separation causing $2000 in right front fender damage plus radio antenna damage, abs senser damage, etc. sent tire and copies of paper work to firestone, but they denied the clain. the tire was still in warentee. i am having the tire returned from firestone. no damage has been fixed yet. thank goodness, the car is drivable. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Was driving on expressway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. pulled hard to left in front of semi-trailer which broadsided vehicle. cruise control was not in use. brakes failed to stop vehicle, and air bags failed to deploy. vehicle was totaled. no injuries. *ak *ml | |||