1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
62
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
The 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME has received a total of 62 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:RACK AND PINION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringrack And Pinion (8 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (7 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME, potentially affecting up to 750,283 vehicles.
Recall 03V527000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
| 750,283 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
62 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS AN OILY SCENT AND HAS OIL DEPOSITS INSIDE.*AK
MRS. JONES OWNES A 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. ON MARCH 10, 2004, I ENTERED THE DRIVER SEAT OF THE SAID CAR TO DEPART FROM HOME. WHEN I ENGAGED THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEFECTIVE AIR BAG STRUCK ME IN FACE, CAUSING INJURY.*AK
THE PLASTIC FASTENERS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FELL OFF. DRIVER'S SIDE THE SEAT BELT FASTENER CRACKED AND WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. THE SEAT BELTS WERE NOT ABLE TO BE LATCHED. DEALERSHIP DID NOT INDICATE WHY THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THEY WERE JUST QUOTING THE REPLACING PRICE OF THE PART.*AK
AFTER HAVING RECALL 03V527000 PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE, I AM HAVING CLICKING NOISES EVERY TIME I TURN THE WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME
- 1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME — 59 complaints
- 1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME — 113 complaints
- 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME — 54 complaints
- 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME (current)
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