1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems

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The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a series of automobiles produced by General Motors' Oldsmobile division between 1961 and 1999. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile's entry-level model; it began as a unibody compact car, but saw its greatest success as a body-on-frame intermediate. The Cutlass was named after Vought F7U Cutlass, as well as the type of sword, which was common during the Age of Sail.

Introduced as the top trim level in Oldsmobile's compact F-85 Series, the Cutlass evolved into a distinct series of its own, spawning numerous variants. These included the 4-4-2 muscle car in 1964, the upscale Cutlass Supreme in 1966, the high-performance Hurst/Olds in 1968, and the Vista Cruiser station wagon.

By the 1980s, Oldsmobile was using the Cutlass as a sub-marque, with numerous vehicle lines bearing the name simultaneously. The compact Cutlass Calais, midsize Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser station wagon, and flagship midsize Cutlass Supreme were among the models available during this time.

In the 1990s, Oldsmobile began moving away from its traditional model lines, with other legacy vehicle nameplates like the 98 and 88 being discontinued in 1996 and 1999, respectively. The Cutlass name was likewise retired in 1999 in favor of the all-new Oldsmobile Alero, ending nearly 40 years of continuous Cutlass production.

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Common 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems

The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme from 1989 is known to have several common issues, primarily related to electrical problems. These issues can cause a variety of problems with the car, including engine misfiring, overheating, stalling, and fuel system problems.

One of the most common electrical issues is with the battery, alternator, starter, and electrical wiring. A faulty battery can result in a car that won't start, while issues with the alternator or starter can cause problems with the charging system or starting the engine. Additionally, problems with the electrical wiring can cause issues with the car's lights, radio, and other electrical components.

Another common issue with the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is transmission problems. These can include slipping gears, transmission fluid leaks, and shifting problems. These issues can cause the car to have difficulty changing gears or even result in the car not moving at all.

Suspension problems are also relatively common in the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, with issues reported with the shocks and struts, sway bar links and bushings. These issues can result in a bumpy or uncomfortable ride and handling problems, especially when making turns.

Body and interior issues are also relatively common in the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, with rust being a significant problem, especially in areas where road salt is used. Power window problems and door lock issues are also common, as well as heating and air conditioning problems.

Finally, issues with the brake pads and rotors, as well as brake fluid leaks and brake line problems, can cause issues with the car's braking system.

It's important for owners of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme to stay on top of regular maintenance and repairs to keep their cars running smoothly. Addressing these common issues promptly can help prevent more significant problems down the road.

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Is an 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 cars did Oldsmobile make in 1989?

Oldsmobile's 1989 lineup was crazy weird

  • Toronado Trofeo. 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo GM. ...
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  • Custom Cruiser. 1989 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser GM.

What engine did the Cutlass have?

All Cutlass models came standard with front disc brakes The standard engine was a 180-horsepower (134 kW) 350 Rocket V8 (K VIN engine code), a 200-horsepower (149 kW) 350 Rocket V8 with dual exhaust (M code), a 250-horsepower (186 kW) 455 Rocket V8 (U code, or L75), and a 270-horsepower (201 kW) 455 V8, with a hotter ...

What are some facts about the Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a range of automobiles produced by General Motors' Oldsmobile division between 1961 and 1999. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile's smallest model; it began as a unibody compact car, but saw its greatest success as a body-on-frame intermediate.

Is an 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 cars did Oldsmobile make in 1989?

Oldsmobile's 1989 lineup was crazy weird

  • Toronado Trofeo. 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo GM. ...
  • Cutlass Calais. Marketplace. ...
  • Cutlass Supreme. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme GM. ...
  • Custom Cruiser. 1989 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser GM.

What engine did the Cutlass have?

All Cutlass models came standard with front disc brakes The standard engine was a 180-horsepower (134 kW) 350 Rocket V8 (K VIN engine code), a 200-horsepower (149 kW) 350 Rocket V8 with dual exhaust (M code), a 250-horsepower (186 kW) 455 Rocket V8 (U code, or L75), and a 270-horsepower (201 kW) 455 V8, with a hotter ...

What are some facts about the Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a range of automobiles produced by General Motors' Oldsmobile division between 1961 and 1999. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile's smallest model; it began as a unibody compact car, but saw its greatest success as a body-on-frame intermediate.

1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Oldsmobile Cutlass problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Service brakes problems
  • Hydraulic problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Engine and engine cooling problems
  • Seat belts problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass

The NHTSA has received 144 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass vehicles.

2014-04-15

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2014-04-01
  • Crash: 1
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: 1989 CUTLASS CALIAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHILE TRAVELING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND HIT A MEDIAN. THE CONSUMER WASN'T DRIVING VERY FAST. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. *JB
2008-06-12

STEERING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2008-05-27
  • Components: STEERING
  • Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID AND THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND PAID TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. ONCE HE LEFT THE MECHANIC, THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE IS PLANNING TO RETURN TO THE STATE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
2004-06-04

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2004-04-25
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: 2G3AJ51W4K2
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S RESIDENCE. *AK THE LIGHT DEVICE FLASHED RED/GREEN BEFORE GOING DEAD ON A STEEP HILL AND OR DANGEROUS CURVE. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THEN THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT THROUGH A FENCE. *SC *JB
2003-09-02

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-10-13
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: LTR FM SEBASTIAN SCOLLO (CT) REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN HIS ATTEMPTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR BRAKE REPAIRS ON HIS 1989 GM OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME.*MR CONSUMER IS ASKING TO BE REIMBURSED FOR BRAKE REPAIRS.*TS *JB
2003-08-20

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2003-08-11
  • Fire: 1
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: WHEN DRIVING 70MPH A FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
2002-07-08

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2002-07-05
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: 2G3AM51N2K2
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: REAR BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AKTHIS DEFECT HAPPENS ONCE EVERY YEAR. *JG
2002-06-26

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2002-06-19
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: RIGHT SIDE OF SUBFRAME DROPPED WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
2002-05-17

TIRES,WHEELS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: TIRES,WHEELS
  • Summary: WHILE IN MOTION, CONSUMER HEARD A THUMPING NOISE, ASSUMING A TIRE HAD GONE FLAT, PULLED OVER TO CHECK BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION, FIGHTING TO KEEP VEHICLE IN CONTROL, CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET OVER, FINDING THE WHEEL, TIRE AND LUG NUTS HAD COME COMPLETELY OFF OF VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JG
2002-04-11

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2002-04-08
  • VIN: 1G3WS14TXKD
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: NHTSA RECALL 00 V 189 000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00065-S/CRABLE BOLTS: DEALER: KING OROURKE CADILLAC OLDSMOBILE; LYNBROOK,NY; PHONE# 516/593-6420 REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE STRUCTURE AROUND CRADLE BOLTS HAVE SEVERELY RUSTED OUT. DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER TO REPLACE THAT STRUCTURE BEFORE RECALL REPAIRS COULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2001-10-14

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-10-04
  • VIN: 1G3WH14T2KD
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: RECALL WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY. REPAIRS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER DEALERSHIP DISTRICT MANAGER REFUSES TO REPAIR CAR. CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND THEY TRIED TO GET THE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR. MANAGER IS STATING THAT YES THE RECALL STATES THAT THE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE FRAME BUT SAYS THAT THE FRAME PULLED FROM THE BOLTS. COPY OF PAPER FROM SAME DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME. DEALERSHIP MADE ME DRIVE CAR OFF OF THEIR LOT IN AN UNDRIVABLE CONDITION WITHOUT ADVISING ME THAT IT COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. GENERAL MOTORS SUGGESTED THAT I CONTACT YOU REGARDING THIS MATTER. THEY ALSO AGREE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS THE REASON FOR THE RECALL. NOW THE ENGINE HAS TILTED TO THE SIDE OF THE RIGHT FRAME AND EARL OLSMOBILE REFUSES TO TRY TO REPAIR THE RECALL ON WARRENTED PARTS.*AK
2001-09-25

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-09-06
  • VIN: 2G3AM51N7K2
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: CARRY 35 LBS. PRESSURE, TIRE HAD SLOW LEAK, TOOK TO DEALER, LEAK IN SIDEWALL OF TIRE, HAD NEVER RAN TIRE LOW, WAS ON RIGHT REAR, SO DID NOT HIT CURB OR ANYTHING ELSE IN ROAD. TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: AMN509 TIRESIZE: 18575R14)
2001-07-10

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-05-29
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE, P185/75R14 M+S, EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL, CONSUMER PAID FULL PRICE FOR ANOTHER REPLACEMENT TIRE. *ET
2001-06-20

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: 1G3WH14W6KD
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: PRIOR TO RECALL (97V-058) WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE FRAME CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. *YH
2001-06-20

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: 1G3WH14W6KD
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: PRIOR TO RECALL (97V-058) WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE FRAME CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. *YH
2001-06-15

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-06-14
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 1G3WG14W4KD
  • Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WENT OUT. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS. POPPED HOOD, AND SAW FIRE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. *AK CONSUMER STATES STEERING COLUMN IS THE COMPONENT THAT FAILED. *SLC
2001-05-31

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-02-01
  • Number Of Injuries: 5
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 1G3WH14W3KD
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: THE FUEL SYSTEM/TANK FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE, CAUSING SEVERAL INJURIES. NLM
2001-02-12

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-08-08
  • VIN: 1GWR14W6KD
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: CRADLE BOLTS ROTTED OUT AND MOTOR DROPPED TO THE GROUND, LOST ALL CONTROL OF STEERING, DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED, VEHICLE RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM (00V-189), OWNER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS MADE TO VEHICLE. CJ
2000-12-12

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-11-08
  • VIN: 1G3WH14W7JD
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: HAD RECEIVED RECALL 00V189000/ ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS & CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND TOOK VEHICLE FOR RECALL REPAIRS. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. LATER IN THE DAY, PROBLEM WITH CRADLE BOLTS REAPPEARED. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT CRADLE BOLTS WOULD BE REPAIRED, BUT NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE DONE TO MOTOR. *AK
2000-11-03

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-05-11
  • VIN: 1G3WH14WXKD
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: BRAKE PAD AND ROTORS RESURFACED, THE REAR BRAKES WERE JUST REPLACED APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO. *CJ
2000-11-03

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-06-01
  • VIN: 1G3WH14WXKD
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS AGO, ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD BEGAN FLASHING, SOMETIMES GOING TOTALLY BLACK, WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE SPEED, AMOUNT OF GAS, MILEAGE, ETC. *CJ
2000-10-27

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: 1G3W314TBKD
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: DUE TO INFORMATION HEARD ABOUT TIRES CONSUMER WAS CHECKING THEM & NOTICED ALL 4 TIRES HAD CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL. 2 FRONT TIRES HAD CRACKS ON INSIDE OF THE TREAD.*AK
2000-10-13

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: ENGINE JUST TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING...SEVERAL TIMES AT HIGH SPEEDS...LOOSES STEERING, BRAKES...SEVERAL NEAR COLLISIONS. DEALERS & REPAIR SHOPS CAN NEVER DUPLICATE OR IDENTIFY A PROBLEM
2000-10-02

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-12-03
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
2000-09-14

STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-09-14
  • VIN: 1G3WS14W7KD
  • Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGED. *AK
2000-09-11

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • VIN: 1G3AMS1N8K6
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: THE FIRESTONE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES, THE TIRE PEELED OFF TREAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID OFF THE ROAD, INJURY TO CONSUMER. *MJS

1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

1997-04-08
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
  • Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
  • Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
1995-06-05
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: WHEELS
  • Summary: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
  • Consequence: IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
  • Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
1995-03-28
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: WHEELS
  • Summary: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
  • Consequence: IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
  • Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
1990-10-16
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
  • Summary: BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
  • Consequence: A TRAILING VEHICLE MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A BRAKING ACTIONIN TIME TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL WILL REENGAGE UPONRELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RESUME THE SET SPEED. IN EITHER CASE, IT COULDRESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
  • Remedy: INSTALL AN IMPROVED DESIGN STOPLAMP SWITCH.
1990-03-14
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE.
  • Consequence: SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, AND IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF GREATER INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
  • Remedy: REPLACE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT NUTS AND INSTALL NEW GUIDE COVER.
1989-07-24
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • Summary: THE ELECTRONIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN STARTING CAR THAT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WITH IGNITION OFF.
  • Consequence: WINDSHIELD MAY NOT DEFROST AND CAR WOULD NOT CONFORMWITH FMVSS 103.
  • Remedy: REPLACE ELECTRONIC COMFORT CONTROL ASSEMBLY.
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