1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #00V189000July 11, 2000713,435 vehicles affected

  structure

  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts Can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.

  If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

• NHTSA recall #97V058000April 8, 1997676,535 vehicles affected

  structure

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #95V173000September 15, 19952,216,325 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: anchorage

  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."

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #92V124000September 1, 1992319,181 vehicles affected

  seats: front assembly: recliner

  The power seat or recliner wiring harness Can be pinched or Can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.

  The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.

  Remedy

  Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.

• NHTSA recall #92V043000April 1, 199237,030 vehicles affected

  visibility: power window devices and controls

  Moisture Can enter the express-down electronic control module and cause a short circuit that causes window operation without operator control, and leaves the window in the down position.

  The electronic control module will fail from overheatingand could result in a fire hazard inside the door panel.

  Remedy

  Replace the window express-down electronic control module.

• NHTSA recall #92V003000January 10, 1992347,866 vehicles affected

  seat belts

  The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.

  The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

  Remedy

  Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

Other model years

• 1988 74
• 1989 113
• 1990 103
• 1991
• 1992 136
• 1993 139
• 1994 148
• 1995 156
• 1996 123
• 1997 96
• 1998 155
• 1999 80