1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
The 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS, potentially affecting up to 1,767,833 vehicles.
Recall 89V102000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,755,897 vehicles affected
Defect: A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
View full details →Recall 87V168000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
| 11,936 vehicles affected
Defect: MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.
Consequence: THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS. ALSO, CAR COULD BE STARTEDWITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNANTICIPATEDDIRECTION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinionrack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO REAR AXLE DISCONNECTING FROM VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CRASH INVOLVED, AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHTMENTS.*AK
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL HAS SLIPPED OUT, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO GET STUCK. CONSUMER HAD TO QUICKLY SHUT OFF VEHICLE, BUT ENDED UP HITTING GUARDRAIL. *AK THE ROD SLIPPED OUT OF SERVO BAIL AND LODGED ON INTAKE MANIFOLD. *YH
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL HAS SLIPPED OUT, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO GET STUCK. CONSUMER HAD TO QUICKLY SHUT OFF VEHICLE, BUT ENDED UP HITTING GUARDRAIL. *AK THE ROD SLIPPED OUT OF SERVO BAIL AND LODGED ON INTAKE MANIFOLD. *YH
ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING FIRE. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.
ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
- 1982 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 1 complaint
- 1983 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 8 complaints
- 1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 24 complaints
- 1985 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 22 complaints
- 1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 31 complaints
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS (current)
- 1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 107 complaints
- 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 164 complaints
- 1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 151 complaints
- 1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 266 complaints
- 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 182 complaints
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