Oldsmobile Lss 1997
Model Lss made in 1997 by Oldsmobile got 11 consumer complains as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 776110 | 06/01/1997 | 52573 | Engine oil level indicates over full (replace oil level indicator tube assembly). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 9709016116A | 09/01/1997 | 54327 | Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 731207 | 03/01/1997 | 52603 | Intermittent a/c system thump noise on initial start up from front passenger side floor panel (replace accumulator). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| 971101735030 | 11/01/1997 | 54063 | Comments that the park brake pedal is not setting correctly or releasing prematurely while trying to set the park brake. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98777155A | 04/01/1998 | 77-71-55 | 601052 | Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration between 20 and 40 mph. *yc | 06/24/1998 |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 9709017160A | 09/01/1997 | 54344 | Vehicles equipped with harsh garage shift reverse to drive. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||||
| 970801777155 | 08/01/1997 | 54285 | Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970501777160 | 05/01/1997 | 53022 | Experiencing harsh engagement from reverse to drive. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 97080177715F | 08/01/1997 | 54421 | Experience a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||||
| 971101731615 | 11/01/1997 | 54205 | Condition with outer rear seat belts are difficult to fasten. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
| 970501735019 | 05/01/1997 | 53015 | When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 832006 | 12/01/1998 | 603085 | Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc | 02/01/1999 | |
| 831704 | 10/01/1998 | 602983 | Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc | 01/25/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 971101631041 | 11/01/1997 | 54065 | Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors). | 03/30/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 98833005 | 10/01/1998 | 602751 | Some customers may comment that the vehicle | 01/11/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 98838313 | 05/01/1998 | 601394 | Some customers may comment that the cupholder does not stay latched. *yc | 08/03/1998 | |
| 971101739015 | 11/01/1997 | 54062 | Comments on insufficient range of the keyless entry system. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| Consumer was driving approximately 5-10mph felt 2 sharp pulls to the right wthin seconds, dual airbags deployed without any warning , causing driver to black out and sustain minor injuries. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 5 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Had switch on headlights. heard a noise & left vehicle. overhead dome light did not go out on oits wn. went back to vehicle & battery dead. vehicle towed to dealership & was informed battery was gone & not short in electrical wiring. *ak battery was a delco, only used for 7 months. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 5 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Had switch on headlights. heard a noise & left vehicle. overhead dome light did not go out on oits wn. went back to vehicle & battery dead. vehicle towed to dealership & was informed battery was gone & not short in electrical wiring. *ak battery was a delco, only used for 7 months. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 02/27/2004 | 2 | 02/25/2004 | |
| On february 25, 2004 my grandparents purchased a 1997 oldsmobile lss from north lake ford in lakeport california. immediately following the purchase the vehicle developed an intermittent stall, and would not restart for several minutes. in fact the vehicle stalls with no warning and they were nearly ran over by a semi truck when the vehicle stalled. the vehicle has been in to have the problem repaired four times, and it still stalls to this day. please look into this problem to prevent a catastrophe.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the coolant level sensor retainer clips broke off and leaving the sensor retained only by the friction of the o-ring seals. *tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/08/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile lss. the contact heard a loud explosion under the hood of the vehicle immediately after it was started. as he opened the hood, he noticed a fire in the engine compartment. he used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out. the air intake and device on the engine cover were destroyed as a result of the fire. the manufacturer advised the contact that a product allegation representative would notify him. the failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 06/24/2002 | |||
| While driving hot water burned a hole in manifold, causing engine to lock down . dealer notified.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | 03/07/1997 | ||
| Upon check-up mechanic noticed that rods and bushings for sway bar were never installed. | |||
| 4 | 10/07/1997 | ||
| Load level system/solenoid and elc pump failed causing vehicle to bottom out. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 1 | 03/07/1997 | ||
| Upon check-up mechanic noticed that rods and bushings for sway bar were never installed. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | LAKEPORT | 95453 | NORTHLAKE FORD | 800-635-8331 |