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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