1992 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass

1992 cutlass supreme excessive oil consumption.***no answer required***. *mr there has been no visible sign of and oil leak nor does the vehicle smoke while driving. *nm

Consumer believes vehicles restraint system should be redesign to have both left and right shoulder straps to ensure complete protection during accidents.

Electronic control module replaced.

Engine surged when vehicle put in gear, causing loss of control/accident/injury.

Intermittent stalling.

Crankshaft replaced.

Brakes failed.

Electronic control module failed.

Intermittent stalling.

Crankshaft failed.

Brakes failed.

Safety belts inadequate resulting in injury during collision.

Driver turned car on, engine surged causing accident. *dsh

Abs brake metal casing corroded. tt

Seat belt failed to restrain passenger in accident, causing injury. *sd

Rear wheel makes a grinding noise. *sd

Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *sd

Extended stopping distances during panic stops. *skd

Bad odor came out from air conditioner, resulting in headaches.

Rotor failed, causing rear brake noise. *ak

Excessive pressure on brake pedal is needed in order to stop vehicle. *skd

Semi-metallic brake pads develop heat, warping rotors. (2nd vehicle on 483707) *aw

Rear brakes lock in open position when emergency brake is not used continuously, causing extended stopping distance. *skd

After starting car in the morning it idles at 2-3 tachometer and will rev up to 3.5 and will not drop to 1 or less. when it is put in reverse to back out of the garage you must drop to neutral or the brakes will not stop the movement. after going 2-5 miles the engine will slow down and the brakes work better. it has been in the dealer's service department several times only to be told there is no problem. every morning it is like this. *ak

Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injuries. *skd

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle gear position indicator will show neutral but the transmission will be in reverse. there is a nhtsa recall, # 91v214000, regarding the automatic transmission, but the vehicle is not included due to the vin. also, the contact stated there is a nhtsa recall, # 95v173000, regarding the front seat belt anchorage. the vehicle has not had the problems associated with the recall and the vin is not included. the manufacturer stated the vin does not match this vehicle.

Dt: problem began a couple of weeks ago. there was smoke coming from steering column. problem was noticed while in motion. it seemed to happen when it was hot outside. vehicle was not overheating. then, left and right turn signals went out as well as the horn. upon inspection by the mechanic, it was reported that there was a bad switch in the steering column ,and the wires were frayed. vehicle is now in the shop. owner contacted gm, and provided her vin, was told there were no recalls.*ak

1992 cutlass supreme excessive oil consumption.***no answer required***. *mr there has been no visible sign of and oil leak nor does the vehicle smoke while driving. *nm

Oldsmobile cutlass supreme 1992 computer in dash malfunction. *bf the consumer was unable to see how fast she was traveling or how much gas she had. *jb

My car stalled in traffic without warning or prior occurance. would not re-start. after 6-8 dangerous minutes stopped in the middle of the road, the car started and i pulled over to the side. problem was diagnosed as a faulty ignition module and was repaired. a short time prior to this incident, i was traveling 65 mph on the highway. i shudder to think of the consequences of a sudden power failure and stalled car in the midst of fast-moving traffic. while i realize that 12-year-old parts will fail due to age, i wonder if a back-up power source could not be made available at least to be able to bring the car safely to the side of the road. or is the possibility of stalling just a presumed and accepted hazard of driving? *ak

The control panel flashes on and off and the brightness changes when headlights are on. the dimmer control has no affect and the panel flashes brightly at night. the gas tank releases fumes when it's filled and a suction pressure builds up in the tank, causing air squeaks at the gas tank cap. the rims leak and the tires (which are brand new) have to be filled constantly. the heater barely blows hard enough and the air conditioner doesn't work at all. an auto mechanic told me that his 92 cutlass supreme has the same exact problems. i didn't mention the control panel to him and he asked if mine was malfunctioning like his was. the steering wheel is off center as well, and has to be turned to the left even on a straight road to keep the tires straight

Brake pads have been replaced more than once per year. calipers have been replaced two or three times. vehicle will not do an emergency stop. it takes a long distance to stop normally. the abs does not work properly. mechanics say this is common on this vehicle. *ak

When turning steering wheel to the left vehicle went to the right. a recall was issued to replace the lower pinion bearing. dealer stated that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced, but consumer's vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak

Starter and alternator going bad and just replaced battery im trying to find if starters or alternators have been recalled on an 1992 olds. cutlass supreme sl. *cb

The consumer was unable to remove the spokes on the hubs or the lug nuts on the tires because the wrench provided for the vehicle was made of plastic. please provide further details. *jb *jb

Problems with vehicle breaking down.*mr *jb

Problems with fender scratches on body, damage axle boot, motor damage, spark plugs, exhaust, etc...*mr the consumer believed the repair shop damaged the vehicle while under their care. the transmission shifter was out of alignment, the alternator was replaced and the battery exploded. *ph the rpm's on the vehicle raced extremely high, it was determined there was a vacuum leak in the intake manifold gasket, also the oil pan gasket was replaced. the consumer stated the vehicle also experienced electrical problems which were caused by the repair shop as well as other damages incurred by them. *jb

Consumer states while driving the vehicle 65mph and no warning the engine would shut off. ts

There was smoke coming from the ignition switch inside of vehicle. dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Smoke pours out steering column each time vehicle is started up. problem has reoccurred after ignition switch was replaced 2 years ago. dealer was notified.*ak

Smoke was pouring from vehicle when it was started up, melting the wires. switchs in steering column were replaced 2 years ago due to the same problem. the dealer was notified. please provide more inforamtion.*ak

Poor performance on the brakes, brakes need to be changed too often. *ak

The rear disc brakes are corroded and caused the front brakes to wear out rapidly and have complete jobs done. please describe. *ak

Automatic door locks will lock/unlock when vehicle is not in use, electrical short. *ak

Consumer was driving with top down. the plastic cover that covers the road bar. please describe . *ak

Replaced the front brake pads five times, please describe. *ak

The drivers side and the front passenger side seat belts broke and they no longer retract. please describe. *ak

Rear brake rotors and calipers wear excessively, possible due to overheating. *ak

Brake system failure, disc rotors are defective and failed at 13k miles. tt consumer also owns a chevrolet truck 1990 that experienced same problem. *slc

Question method of service for recall # 92v-066. tt the dealer did not install label that indicate recall repair on the radiator. *yh

Abs braking problems. please describe. tt

When driving driver's side seat collapsed. please describe details. tt

Vehicle will stall w/replacements only temporarily releiving failure. once stalled, vehicle must sit for an hour or more. please describe details. tt

Driver automatic seatbelt retractor will not retract the seat belt. tt

The fuse box caught fire, electrical fire. *ak

The fuel box caught fire electrical fire. tt

All (4) sets of brakes replaced due to excessive wear effecting stopping performance. please describe details. tt

Abs braking problems. tt front inside brake pads disintegrated destroying brake surface, low brake pad indicators were not in contact with surface of disc and gave no warning of low pads. *slc

The steel brake line ruptured when the abs cable rubbed through it and caused loss of brakes. please describe. tt

Disconnecting battery results in memory erased from ecm and iac. this contributes to erratic performance and repeated stalling of vehicle. please describe. tt

The front seat track broke, causing the seat to rock back and forth, being unstable enough not to be driveable. tt

Frontal collision, impact 12:00, speed 50mph, experienced loss of front brake effectiveness , pe94-063 active. *ak

Abs brakes failed on wet pavement, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak

Replaced front brakes. *ak

Rear brake failure. *ak

Both front shoulder/lap belt failed to catch/grab upon impact; child seat was pinned under dash; hit another moving vehicle. tt

Consumer was driving try to stop and car wouldn't stop cause to rear end the car in front couldn't stop . tt

Rear calipers lock w/excessive wear of pads. other brake components were also replaced with condition the same. please describe details. tt

Passenger side door mounted retractor on seat belt does not work. tt

Door mounted seat belts would not protect passengers in case door open accidently. tt

Corroded rear disc brakes/excessive wear of front brake rotors/pads. tt

Brake pads are wearing excessively quick. tt

During panic stop experienced brake failure, pedal went to floor and continued to roll forward, no prior warning. tt

Under the hood fire electrical short, vehicle was being driven for 2 miles, will provide more information. tt

Brake failure, front disc pads and rotors replaced, every 7000 miles , pe94-063 active. tt

Braking system failure, front brake pads are wearing excessively. tt

Rear brake calipers do not activate, resulting in ineffective brake action, front brakes only work, in panic stop allowed to roll forward through intersection.

The rear brake leaked. tt

Front brakes need pads. tt

When it rains the car leaks and it comes down in a torent. the driver is a handicapped. please describe details. tt

Battery failure due to the lack of vehicle use causing the battery to discharge power. tt

Rear disc brakes do not work/front brakes lock up on ice or slippery conditions, causing vehicle to skid. *ak

Both frontal upper ball joints ar molding out, and causing wheels to rub while driving;. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

Tie rod end is popping while driving. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

Rear leaf spring making a squeaking noise while traveling dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

Rear brakes failed to operate;. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

Brakes not working properly, had to apply brakes hard to get vehicle to stop, and made a popping sound when this occur. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

While traveling 10-15 mph and after coming to a stop vehicle would intermittently stall. soon after vehicle restarted. please provide further information.*ak

Consumer was turning a corner when smoke came from steering column and directional light failed. cause unknown. please provie further information.*ak

Engine cradle frame is cracked where it bolts to body, on passenger's side.*ak

Driver's side shoulder seat belt failed to operate during a head-on collision, shoulder belt did not lock in postion , and did not hold driver in seat, causing head injuires. *ak

Exhaust manifold cracked, causing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle. the noise got louder about three months ago. owner has been smelling exhaust fumes about a year and a half ago. dealer has been notified about the problem. exhaust manifold has not been replaced. *ak *ml

Independent repair shop informed consumer that vehicle had no airbags while repairing harness wiring, leading into steering wheel. also, excessive wear of brake pads which were being replaced once every year. provide further details. *ak

Cruise controle sticks/ vehicle idles, and will not stop unless consumer shifts to neutral. *ak

Consumer took vehiicle to the dealership for a check up. calipers were binding. they replaced the sleeves on the rear brakes. because the brakes were opened, when consumer applied brakes, they wouldn't open. at 30,000 miles dealer replaced the front brake pads and resurfaced the brakes. also, rear tire came off. *ak

At various speeds engine will shut down completely/stall intermittently, causing a possible safety hazard. *ak

Intermittently while driving vehicle cut off for no apparent reason. after vehicle sat for about 10-15 minutes, it restarted. this almost caused serious crashes on three occasions. dealer was not able to find out what was causing this problem. *ak

Engine cooling system is leaking, and causing air conditioner to malfunction. dealer said the tubing in the air ducts need to be replaced. *ak

Rear brakes locked up, causing vehicle to catch on fire . please provide further information. *ak

While driving about 35 mph engine check light came on and then vehicle stalled, resulting in loss of control and a collision. driver received minor injuries. *ak

When driving the driver's side seat moves backward and forward,causing the consumer to have problems. consumer can hear the seat move while driving. consumer feels this can cause an accident. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak

The consumer has been experiencing difficulties with the fitting of seat belt. the seat belt comes across consumer's neck and at times chokes her. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak

The braking system malfunctioned due to the defective calipers which caused extended stopping distance. dealer said the calipers were frozen. problem reoccurring. please provide further details. *ak

While driving engine dies out for no reason. cause unknown. please provide further deatils. *ak

When applying brakes, the left rear wheel cylinder overheats, causing wheel to smoke. *ak

The passenger's side seat belt would not retract. the lower lap belt and shoulder harness was replaced in oct of 97. the owner is experiencing the same problem with the driver's side belt. the belt is very loose and would not tension properly to restrain occupant. *ak

Brakes: when starting the car the brake pedal goes completely to the floor. after driving for a few minutes, pedal will go back to the floor and then come back up. pedal will go to floor without having foot on brake. car has been in shop several times and still having problems. *ak

Vehicle caught on fire while driving due to an electrical short in the engine compartment area. *ak

When slowing down to abot 18 mph vehicle will began jerking then shuts off. when driving on incline vehicle does the same thing and also you would hear metal rattling, dealer replaced alternator but problem still exist. vehicle has been to dealer 4 to 5 times consumer is concern that dealer would not find problem before (june 27, 1997 ) warrnety expires.

Vehicle's rear brake sliders are rusted/corroded and are either locking up or not working at all. this causes excessive stopping distance and front rotor warpage.o wner had 6 brakes replaced. *ak

Consumer was hit from the rear at 35 mph in which the driver and passenger seat released from the upright position. please give further details.

Consumer has had problems with the brakes on this vehicle since day of purchase. vehicle has been serviced for brake work since 1992, and still dealer has not repaired it to consumer's satisfaction. she was told that it is brake dust that is causing her brake pedal to fail at times, and the calipers and rotors have been replaced on feburary 22, 97 and july-97. *ak *slc

The brake pedal went to the floor when applied and a loud squeaking noise was heard. dealer repaired it at least 10 times. *ak

Brakes are defective an rear wheels grab intermittently. dealers changed the rear drums and there is still a problem. *ak

Both passive and driver seat belt will not retract when they belts are in use. if consumer would ever get into an accident the seat belt will not retain consumer. *ak

While parked, an electrical short in the wiring under the driver's power seat, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak

When applying the abs brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give further details. *ak

While driving the vehicle applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak

Rear brake calipers replaced due to corrosion; also replaced front brake pads/rotors/ valve cover gasket/water pump/torque converter/alternator. *ak

Rear brake calipers replaced twice due to corrosion; also replaced front brake pads/rotors/

During operation. the vehicle would lock in gear. when going from 4th to 5th. experienced problem 4x.*ak

When letting convertible top down, top descended unevenly. owner pushed button to raise convertible top when driver's quarter window shattered. insurance adjuster found bushing to be the cause. please describe details.

On level ground, from cold start, column mounted shift lever exhibited resistance from to . when in reverse, automatic transaxle did not engage reverse gears. when in neutral, transaxle appeared to be in drive gear, though as precaution, only simple usage of 1st gear was tested for troubleshooting. all drive gears operate normally, though with slight slippage. fluid is good color and smell, middle of hash marks while idling after 20 min run. no proper reverse exists, though if engine is turned off with gear selector in the car may be rolled as though in neutral. limited understanding of underlying mechanics of transaxle, though believe that this is how the mehcanism should work. car has been run at highway speeds for 20+ min and with new alternator added previous day, has more torque than ever (old alternator was original). reverse was engaged numerous times since alternator change though no adverse consequence could seem to be possibly related, this is able to at least be asserted. thank you for your assistance. dave coleman

Retractor on passenger front right has failed to opperate and has been repaired once. *ak

There is a recall for 91 olds, models for this componet, mine is a 92 and has the same problem. needs to be upgraded to 92 also. my engine is currently sagging becuase of a rusted out bolt and mount. this is unexpectable and needs to be addressed. thank you ryan olson. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Earlier model years were recalled for the same reason, so i checked my car and found that one cradle retainer was missing altogether and others are severly rusted.*ak

We were backing out of our driveway on saturday, july 21st. when i braked to shift to drive the car made a thunk and jumped. the engine was still running and i had no steering. my wife and i got out of the car and looked to see the engine and surrounding components tilted back to the ground. apparently, the rear engine mounts rusted through causing the components to fall. we called a local repair shop to tow the car and the owner said that he may have remembered seeing a recall on these cars and that he would check on monday. he said that there was a recall on some fords for the same problem. one on the neighbors mentioned seeing a speciial on 60 minutes regarding this problem with this make and model of car. today the auto repair shop called and said that he called gm and there was not a recall for our car for that particular year. i drive this car on a busy highway back and forth to to work. this could have been a very serious accident had it happened the night before driving home at 65 mph in heavy traffic. a nine year old car should not lose it engine and steering. i am wondering if this is a problem with other years and makes (i.e. pontiiac grand prix) why they would not recall all as this is a very serious safety issue. please contact me with any further questions.*ak

Abs prevents emergency stops; stops are controlled but require excessive distance; like stepping on a wall for response; have complained to dealer since car was new ; dealer says is nature of this kind of abs and nothing can be done. *ak

Seat belts don't catch,they keep allowing you to go forward,in the event of an accident it will still throw you through the windshield. *ak

Shift indicator never felected correct shift, neutral showed reverse, d1 was in overdrive and various other combinations. shift indicator moved up and down requiring repeated shifting changes to correct gear. when car was in drive and stopped had to go back to park or switch to another drive on indicator for car to move. i brought to transmission repair shop and was told that this caused transmission failure and transmission had to be rebuilt at the cost of $1,200. *ak

Vehicle was not in a crash, ignition module and distributor wires caught on fire, cause unknown

While driving, operator noted all indicator lights on the dash flashed simultaneously and went out. operator immediately noticed smoke coming from under hood. pulled over to side of road, stopped vehicle. opened hood. flames were coming from left front side of engine compartment, midway between dash & left front tirewell. fire melted wiring, battery, liquid containers and damaged remaining components. no prior indication nor warning of potential problem observed. *ak

Antilock brakes failed 6 times.

Alternator failed twice.

Dealer replaced consumer calipers which had no previous problem, after they were replaced both started to burn while driving causing smoke. nlm

The front and back brake calipers have been replaced twice, the brakes have been replaced 3 times. *slc

Design flaw of rear axle support broke while crossing a set of railroad tracks. *yc

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in loss of control.

Brake switch caused an electrical short, almost caused a fire.

Turn signal switch shorted causing smoke to come from the steering wheel and an electrical burning odor to fill the passenger compartment.

Turn signal switch shorted out and smoke came from the steering column.

Replaced left rear caliper pins/adjusted rear calipers/both rear caliper slides seized/caliper dust boots torn/right rear brake caliper leaks.

Refinished front and rear rotors/replaced rotors.

Rear brakes out of adjustment.

Replaced front brake pads.

Front passenger door moulding loose.

Brakes lock up, causing vehicle to lose control

Sudden acceleration.

Solenoid in transmission failed, causing vehicle to stall in traffic.

Rear calipers are too small and weak to stop vehicle properly. *ak

Brakes lock in open position/fail when emergency brake is not used continuously. *aw

Transmission slips when cold prior to recall. (91v-214) *aw

Steering gear replaced due to roaring noise.

Noisy water pump replaced. *aw

Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak

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