Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme problems
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is a mid-size car produced by Oldsmobile between 1966 and 1997. It was positioned as a premium offering at the top of the Cutlass range. It began as a trim package, developed its own roofline, and rose during the mid-1970s to become not only the most popular Oldsmobile but the highest selling model in its class.
It was produced as a rear-wheel drive two-door hardtop, sedan, and station wagon into the 1980s, and a convertible through 1972. In 1988 Oldsmobile sought to capitalize on the brand equity of the Cutlass Supreme marque by replacing it with a downsized front-wheel drive model based on the GM10 platform W-platform.
When production ended there was no direct replacement for the Cutlass Supreme, although the Intrigue introduced for 1998 was designed in size and price to replace all the Cutlass models.
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Common Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, several common problems have been identified:
- Engine Issues:
- The early Cutlass Supremes featured a 330 cubic inch V8 engine known to develop problems with the carburetor and distributor, leading to poor performance and rough idling. This could be resolved with a carburetor rebuild or distributor replacement.
- Brake Problems:
- Front drum brakes were prone to overheating, causing brake shoes to glaze over and lose effectiveness. Additionally, the brake master cylinder was susceptible to leaks, resulting in a loss of braking power.
- Steering System Concerns:
- The power steering pump was known to develop leaks, leading to power steering fluid leakage and difficulties in steering the car.
- Electrical System Issues:
- Wiring harnesses were prone to deterioration, causing problems with lights and other electrical components in the car.
- Transmission Problems:
- The sedan model of the Cutlass Supreme experienced issues with slipping or jerking when shifting gears, which could lead to costly repairs if not addressed promptly.
- Rust Problems:
- Both the coupe and sedan models were susceptible to rust issues, particularly around the wheel wells and rocker panels, which could lead to structural damage and impact resale value.
- Fuel System Concerns:
- Problems with the fuel pump and fuel injectors were reported, causing starting issues and reduced fuel efficiency.
- Suspension Issues:
- Some owners reported problems with the suspension, particularly with struts and shocks, leading to a bumpy ride and decreased handling, which could be hazardous if not fixed.
These common problems with the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme highlight various areas where owners have faced challenges. Addressing these issues promptly through proper maintenance and repairs can help ensure the longevity and safety of the vehicle.
Is the Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?
It ranks 6th in reliability out of 12 eligible Oldsmobile models. Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Oldsmobile score is 3.73 while the Cutlass Supreme comes in at 2.41.
What year was the most popular Cutlass?
1983: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — 331,179 units sold
In 1983, the Cutlass Supreme again finds itself in a comfortably familiar spot as the best-selling car in the United States, wresting its throne back from the Ford Escort.
Is a Cutlass Supreme a muscle car?
Built only in 1970 and 1971, the Cutlass Supreme SX offered muscle car power, without air-induction hoods and body stripes.
What is the rarest Oldsmobile Cutlass?
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Wyoming Centennial Edition Is Junkyard Treasure. One of the rarest of all special-edition Oldsmobiles, complete with manual transmission.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme years
We have researched Oldsmobile problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme model years:
- Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1994
- Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1990
- Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1995
- Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1989
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme years
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Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Cutlass supreme model years
A total of 58 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Cutlass supreme model years
There were a total of 16 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Cutlass supreme model years
There were a total of 52 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Cutlass supreme model years
There were a total of 6 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 750 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-10
- Date Complaint: 2020-02-01
- VIN: 1G3WH15M6RD
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPER DOES NOT WORK. SOMETIMES IT WILL WORK WHEN LEFT SIGNAL LIGHT IS ON
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2018-06-14
- VIN: 1G3WH15MXRD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE THE HORN AND, AS A RESULT, THE FUSE WENT OUT. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WOULD AFFECT THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SUGGESTED HAVING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2015-05-10
- VIN: 1G3WH52M7TF
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND WENT TO TURN THE CORNER AT A GREEN LIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE AIR BAGS LIGHT HAS BEEN STAYING ON SINCE 2009.
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-02
- Date Complaint: 2015-03-17
- VIN: 1G3WH52M4TF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HI, I FILED MY COMPLAINT WITH YOU ON THE PHONE IN JANUARY. ANYWAY, I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START, MY SECURITY LIGHT STAYED ON AND I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO BERGER CHEVROLET AT 2525 28TH STREET S.E. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512 (616)949-5200. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR 4102. MY VEHICLE WAS WITH BERGER CHEVY FROM JANUARY 02 TO JANUARY 05,2015. MY INVOICE STATES MY IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AND TWO KEYS WERE REPLACED. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR $723.56. PLEASE HELP
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-21
- Date Complaint: 2014-11-24
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: MY BOYFRIEND AND I HAVE AN OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME 1994 THE OTHER DAY WE GOT IN THE CAR TO DRIVE AND THE WIPERS WASN'T WORKING UNLESS WE TURNED ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. WE NEED A RECALL REPLACEMENT. ALSO WE HAVE AN EXCEPTION DUE BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH. *TR
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-23
- Date Complaint: 2014-08-05
- VIN: 1G3AJ55M3T6
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE SIERRA SL (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME BLACK AND HOT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-15
- Date Complaint: 2014-06-06
- VIN: 1G3AJ55M8T6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: COULD NOT TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF. NEEDED TO DISCONNECT THE CABLE TO THE POWER COIL TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER SEVERAL SIMILAR INCIDENTS, HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH AT A COST OF $147.15. GM HAS A RECALL FOR A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON SEVERAL LATER MODEL CARS. REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT OF MY COSTS. *TR
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-01
- Date Complaint: 2014-04-09
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: CADILLAC & 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BOTH VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED OFTEN, THE ENGINE WOULD SPEED UP RANDOMLY WHILE IDLING OR IN PARK, AS THOUGH HE WERE TRAVELING 50 MPH. SEVERAL TIMES, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABRUPTLY SHUT DOWN. *JB
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-05
- Date Complaint: 2014-02-22
- VIN: 2G3AM51NXL2
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE VEHICLE IS A 1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERA SL. I CHECKED BOX AS CHEVROLET AS OLDSMOBILE IS NOT AN OPTION ON THE DROP DOWN. FOUR NEW TIRES INSTALLED BETWEEN 12/31/13 AND 1/31/14, UNIROYAL AWP II TIGER PAWS SIZE P185/75R14. MANUFACTURER'S WEBSITE REPORTS THEY ?DO NOT CURRENTLY MANUFACTURE TIRES FITTING THIS VEHICLES SPECIFICATIONS.? ARE THE TIGER PAWS II P185/75R14 INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE COUNTERFEIT TIRES? SINCE INSTALLING THESE TIRES, THE VEHICLE "SWAYS" WHEN DRIVING ON GROOVED INTERSTATE HIGHWAY PAVEMENT. *TR
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-11
- Date Complaint: 2013-12-12
- VIN: 1G3WH15M8RD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: TURN SIGNAL SWITCH/MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH THAT ALSO CONTROLS THE CRUISE CONTROL, WIPERS, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER. 1. I CAN'T PUT THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN SIGNALING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE SIGNALS WON'T WORK. I HAVE TO APPLY JUST ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE LEVER TO MAKE THE SIGNALS BLINK. 2. MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS WON'T WORK AT ALL AND I HAD TO REMOVE THE UPPER PART OF THE SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY BUMP IT THE TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WON'T WORK. 3. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK ON LOW UNLESS I TURN ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. WHEN THE LEFT SIGNAL IS BLINKING THE WIPERS WORK PERFECT ON LOW. WHEN I TURN THE WIPERS ON FAST THEY WILL NOT WORK UNLESS THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS ON AND THEN THEY GO UP THREE INCHES AND DOWN THREE INCHES. *TR
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-07
- Date Complaint: 2011-02-07
- VIN: 1G3WH12M7TF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THE SOUND WAS HEARD ANYTIME A TURN WAS MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THERE WAS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V527000 (STEERING: RACK AND PINION) BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-11
- Date Complaint: 2010-08-24
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY FALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V017000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: SWITCH/WIRING). THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO LONGER HONORING THE RECALL BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS INITIATED IN 1997. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-12
- Date Complaint: 2010-07-19
- VIN: 1G3AJ55M3T6
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE CIERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 MPH SHE HEARD A RUBBING AND SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE WAS MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE. SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE STRUT HOUSING WAS PUSHING UP AGAINST THE HOOD. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-23
- Date Complaint: 2009-09-23
- VIN: 1G3WH12M1TF
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME, THE REAR STRUT MOUNT BRACKETS ARE BAD, EVERYONE WE HAVE SPOKEN TO HAVE HAD THEM BREAK EVEN THOSE WHO HAVE PURCHASED THERE VEHICLES NEW HAVE SAID THE BRACKETS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASE. IF THE BRACKET BREAKS IT CAN LEAD THE DRIVER TO WRECK OR EVEN THE STRUT BEING PROPELLED THROUGH THE BACK SEAT. THE BOLTS HOLDING THE BRACKETS IN PLACE SHEERED OFF. WE DO HAVE THE ORIGINAL BRACKET. *TR
Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-15
- Date Complaint: 2008-06-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G3WH55M2RD
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO HER NOSE FROM THE DEPLOYMENT. SHE HAS PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FAILURE, AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 127,000. UPDATED 07/15/08. *LJ UPDATED 07/15/08
Latest 5 recalls Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1988
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
- Model: Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1989
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
- Model: Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1990
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
- Model: Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1996
- Report Received Date: 2003-12-11
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
- Model: Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme 1997
- Report Received Date: 2003-12-11
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Latest negative Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme car reviews
Latest positive Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme car reviews
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Vehicle year: 1996
I really love this car! The 3.4 DOHC engine is definitely the way to go, although it can be a bit pricey to change the timing belt. I previously owned a '95 3.1 version and this one is MUCH quicker. I've had to do some repairs on it, such as the AC compressor and cruise control module, but nothing unexpected for the mileage. The 5 spoke Olds wheels really make it stand out from the standard Cutlass. If you're buying the 3.4 version, make sure to keep up with maintenance on the timing belt. The driver and passenger have plenty of leg and head room (even with the moonroof and at 6'1
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Vehicle year: 1995
I bought this Olds Cutlass Supreme brand new in March of 1995 and it has been a great car ever since. I even had an aftermarket CD player added to it. Over the years, my sons have done a lot of work on it and it has never let us down. Although I made the mistake of having the dealer fix the blown head gasket way back, I should have let my sons do the work. Nowadays, we still use it as a backup car when my newer car has repair issues. Recently, I drove it on the freeway on I-15 to Rancho Cucamonga, Ca from the High Desert and it performed great. The AC works really well and it gets good gas mileage. When you step on the gas, it goes! Lots of people have tried to buy it, but it's worth a lot to us and we still need it. My late husband had hand controls added when it was brand new, grab bars & e-brake lever. He sure enjoyed driving it. GM reimbursed us for the hand control & grab bar equipment. When he passed away, I had those removed except for the grab bars. I drove it to work for quite a few years, doing a lot of California freeway driving. Hands down, it's the best car I ever bought. It has passed the California smog check every time with the first test.
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Vehicle year: 1996
Hey there! It sounds like you've had some trouble with your car in the past, but I'm glad to hear that everything is working perfectly now. I can tell that you really love your car, especially the way it handles. Although, you mentioned that you think 2nd gear is set at too low of a ratio. That's interesting! I'm not too familiar with the technical details, but it's great that you've managed to get it up to around 200hp. I also agree that the 5 spoke wheels that came with it are really nice. Have you thought about upgrading to 17's or 18's in the near future? By the way, who needs a system when your car already sounds awesome without it? Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!
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Vehicle year: 1990
I inherited this car from my parents in 1996. It's amazing that it still runs like new after all these years and with 262,000 miles on it! Just make sure to keep up with regular maintenance like oil changes, tune ups, and tires, and this car will definitely take care of you.
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Vehicle year: 1994
I recently purchased a 94 Olds Cutlass 3.1 from a private owner for $1700, which was a great deal compared to the $2500 he was asking for. Unfortunately, I've had some issues with the CHECK SOON ENGINE LIGHT since the first month of owning it. Although it still drives okay, it's been difficult to find parts for it, especially in the back where the rear speakers are located. It looks like it was damaged by rats and I'm hoping to find a way to get it redone. I've had to replace two water pumps, dealt with A/C issues twice, replaced two fuel pumps, and even had to put in another engine and transmission. The AM/FM CASSETTE system doesn't work anymore, and it's hard to find cassette tapes these days. I also need my car to be reprogrammed to lock/unlock the doors and I'm looking for a part to keep my trunk open, but unfortunately, it's no longer being made. On the bright side, it's a beautiful blue color. Just be careful of engine surging, as I had to take it to the shop last year when it was cutting off while making a turn or at a stop light/sign. Although it took over 10 months to find the issue, I still love the car overall.
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Brook Lang 2024-11-22
Vehicle year: 1995
I really like the way the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme looks and how comfortable it is. It's a shame that being a GM product of the 90s means that it eventually falls apart. When you get a few miles on it, things just start to break!
Keyon Lind 2024-11-16
Vehicle year: 1994
Great car so far! It's been in the family for about two years or 25,000 miles. I have a 3.1L and I do seem to have a mysterious oil leak somewhere. It seems to lose a quart or so every 1500-2000 miles. Besides that, I have no major complaints. It's a nice ride and has decent acceleration for a sedan.
Eric Weimann 2024-11-06
Vehicle year: 1996
Although I have had some issues with this car, I am confident in my ability to handle them. I have had to replace the transmission, fuel pump, water pump, and alternators, as well as the fuel injector system. While these repairs have been costly, I am confident that I have made the right decisions in keeping this car running. I am determined to continue driving it for as long as possible.
Armani Crona 2024-07-09
Vehicle year: 1997
I purchased this car in 2009 as a 1997 model with 69,000 miles and it has been mostly reliable. Although the A/C does not work and the head gasket needed replacement, it has been trouble-free otherwise. The car's MPG is not very good, only about 17 city/23 hwy. It is not very fast and has poor handling with tremendous understeer and scarily poor brakes, as if the ABS does nothing. However, it performs well in snow and ice. The interior is not very comfortable but has decent space. The car has excellent visibility and is surprisingly quiet except for wind noise, although the ride is a bit jittery and not tied down.
Isaias Breitenberg 2024-06-21
Vehicle year: 1995
I understand your frustration with the car. It seems like there have been a lot of issues with the controls, power windows, antennae, and trim. The plastic trim in the trunk panel and the paint on the wheels have also been problematic. Additionally, the dashboard rattles due to the use of different materials. The hinges on the trunk door also take up a lot of space. I hope we can find a solution to these issues.