Oldsmobile Ciera 1985
Model Ciera made in 1985 by Oldsmobile got 10 consumer complains as well as 5 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1985
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V178000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V003000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA86025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 03/02/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission slips. *dh | |||
| 08/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission failure. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/24/1997 | 1 | 03/03/1995 | |
| Antilock brakes failed, causing accident/injury. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/24/1997 | 1 | 03/03/1995 | |
| Antilock brake warning light illuminated. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/12/1995 | |||
| The brakes on the vehicle are locking up which causes the vehicle to skid and not stop. the brakes are hydrualic. please describe. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 04/15/1996 | 5 | ||
| Defective 'o' rings in rack/pinion cause steering to lock up intermittently, causing temporary loss of control. *dsh | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 09/20/1996 | 1 | 01/02/1985 | |
| Upon making left turn, vehicle weaved, steering would not respond, resulting in accident/injury. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| The front end suspension cradle pulled through and pulled the entire steering out, and the driver lost steering while slowing down from highway speeds. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Experience intermittent suddenly acceleration, without pressing gas pedal, when rpm's go up resulting in wide open throttle. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 05/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Stiff gas pedal. *ak | |||