Model year record

1996 Oldsmobile Ciera

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 107 owner complaints on file.

Oldsmobile Ciera, 1982–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1982–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V173000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,216,325
Reported to NHTSA
1995-09-15
Owners notified
1995-10-19

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13—
Power train: automatic transmission7—
Air bags: frontal6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine644,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Air bags2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Structure: body: hood2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: front2—
Unknown or other2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling165,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels1—

The 1995 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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