Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 1996
Model Cutlass Ciera made in 1996 by Oldsmobile got 10 consumer complains as well as 8 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.
Model 1996
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 |
| 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 - 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/06/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that was involved on a front collision and the air bag exploded on her face causing phisical damage to the consumer. dealer was not notified. mr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/25/2005 | 135500 | ||
| I was driving across town when i noticed my engine was overheating. i was right down the street from my mechanic, so i stopped there. what was left of my coolant emptied out onto the ground as a i watched. my coolant intake gaskethad given out. the repair guy told me after he fixed it that it had virtually disappeared at some places. he also called me at some point to inform me that my fuel line had given out and was leaking. thankfully the shop was able to fix everything quickly, as i use my car for commuting to college and work. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/03/2004 | 98000 | 6 | |
| When driving at highway speed vehicle stalled. after stopping for a few minutes vehicle started up again. dealer had the vehicle on a diagnostic machine, and even then nothing could be detected as to why this was happening. the problem occurred intermittently. *ak *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 125000 | 1 | |
| The abs check light remained on, which the owner's manual indicated that the brakes may not operate properly. consumer contacted manufacturer.*ak the brake lights failed and a wire within the steering column broke. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 125000 | 1 | |
| The abs check light remained on, which the owner's manual indicated that the brakes may not operate properly. consumer contacted manufacturer.*ak the brake lights failed and a wire within the steering column broke. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/12/1998 | 2 | 03/22/1996 | |
| While having a brake job it was noted that both front rotors had holes in the casting on the inside face of both front rotors.*et | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/07/2005 | 120000 | 1 | 09/15/1996 |
| Power steering failed. my wife nearly hit a tree. *jb | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 125000 | 1 | |
| The abs check light remained on, which the owner's manual indicated that the brakes may not operate properly. consumer contacted manufacturer.*ak the brake lights failed and a wire within the steering column broke. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | 08/14/1999 | ||
| Problems with vehicle's door and window equipment.*mr power windows broke/ window motor was replaced and vehicle door is sticking when opened or closed. door was adjusted and the hinges were sprayed.*mr | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 1 | 08/14/1999 | ||
| Problems with vehicle's door and window equipment.*mr power windows broke/ window motor was replaced and vehicle door is sticking when opened or closed. door was adjusted and the hinges were sprayed.*mr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | GRAND HAVEN | 49417 | BENITTEN AUTO SALES | |
| MI | TROY | 48099 | SUBURBAN OLDS | 248-643-0070 |
| NC | RALIEGH | NC STATE SURPLUS | ||
| PA | INDIANA | 15701 | MCGREGOR MOTOR COMPANY |