Known Recalls

Model year record

1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 182 owner complaints on file.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V066000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
33
Reported to NHTSA
1992-05-11
Owners notified
1992-05-13

Defect description

THE OPTIONAL REMOTE ENTRY MODULE MAY HAVE A FAULT WHICH CAUSES RANDOM ACTUATION OF INTERIOR LAMPS, DOOR LOCKS, AND/OR TAILGATE RELEASE. THIS ACTUATION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED.

Safety risk

IF THE TAILGATE RELEASE ACTUATES, THE TAILGATE WILL OPEN.UNRESTRAINED PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT AREA COULD FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLEWHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, AND RECEIVE SERIOUS INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE REMOTE ENTRY MODULE WITH A NEWLY REVISED MODULE TO PREVENT RANDOM ACTUATION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V214000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,141
Reported to NHTSA
1991-12-06
Owners notified
1991-11-29

Defect description

THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper10—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads9—
Engine and engine cooling: engine860,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8—
Vehicle speed control8—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum7—
Seat belts: front: retractor6—
Electrical system: ignition: module4130,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4106,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage4106,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3—
Electrical system: wiring3135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3—
Seat belts3—
Structure: body: roof and pillars3—
Electrical system2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Seats2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Structure2—
Structure: body: door2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Wheels2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: mechanical1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, air: controls1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Tires1—
Unknown or other1—

The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of 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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