1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
The 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (2 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS, potentially affecting up to 356,703 vehicles.
Recall 83V106000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 4,667 vehicles affected
Defect: THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR BRAKE PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES, MAY DEVELOP A LEAK DUE TO EXTENDED CHAFING ON THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET.
Remedy: IF UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER FINDS THAT THERE IS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE PIPE WILL BE REFORMED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY THREE QUARTER INCH SPACE. ONLY THOSE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Recall 83V105000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
| 352,036 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING IT SUDDENDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT OWNER AND TWO PRARKED CARS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NO SUMMARY
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BENT FORWARD/LEFT ANCHORAGE LOOP BROKE. *AK
VEHICLE OVERHEATED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SMOKE/INJURY.
AIR CONDITIONER MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE.
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
- 1978 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 0 complaints
- 1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 2 complaints
- 1980 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 3 complaints
- 1981 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 8 complaints
- 1982 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 1 complaint
- 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS (current)
- 1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 24 complaints
- 1985 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 22 complaints
- 1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 31 complaints
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 22 complaints
- 1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 107 complaints
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- OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 1,346 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 1,277 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 88 — 1,226 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 1,038 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA — 625 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 98 — 417 total complaints