1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

164

Owner Complaints

6 Crashes 6 Fires 1 Death

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

The 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS has received a total of 164 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, WHEELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (15 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (9 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS, potentially affecting up to 2,051,940 vehicles.

Recall 97V058000 — STRUCTURE

| 676,535 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 95V115000 — WHEELS

| 22,361 vehicles affected

Defect: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.

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Recall 94V041000 — WHEELS

| 198,163 vehicles affected

Defect: CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.

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Recall 90V185000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 476,422 vehicles affected

Defect: BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Consequence: A TRAILING VEHICLE MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A BRAKING ACTIONIN TIME TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL WILL REENGAGE UPONRELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RESUME THE SET SPEED. IN EITHER CASE, IT COULDRESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: INSTALL AN IMPROVED DESIGN STOPLAMP SWITCH.

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Recall 90V054000 — SEAT BELTS

| 673,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE.

Consequence: SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, AND IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF GREATER INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT NUTS AND INSTALL NEW GUIDE COVER.

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Recall 89V122000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

| 5,459 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ELECTRONIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN STARTING CAR THAT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WITH IGNITION OFF.

Consequence: WINDSHIELD MAY NOT DEFROST AND CAR WOULD NOT CONFORMWITH FMVSS 103.

Remedy: REPLACE ELECTRONIC COMFORT CONTROL ASSEMBLY.

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Owner Complaints for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

164 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 15
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 9 1 Fire 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 7
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Structure
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10579755 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Crash
1989 CUTLASS CALIAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHILE TRAVELING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND HIT A MEDIAN. THE CONSUMER WASN'T DRIVING VERY FAST. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. *JB
#10230794 | STEERING | | 200,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID AND THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND PAID TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. ONCE HE LEFT THE MECHANIC, THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE IS PLANNING TO RETURN TO THE STATE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
#10071781 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles Crash
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S RESIDENCE. *AK THE LIGHT DEVICE FLASHED RED/GREEN BEFORE GOING DEAD ON A STEEP HILL AND OR DANGEROUS CURVE. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THEN THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT THROUGH A FENCE. *SC *JB
#10037984 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | N/A miles
LTR FM SEBASTIAN SCOLLO (CT) REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN HIS ATTEMPTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR BRAKE REPAIRS ON HIS 1989 GM OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME.*MR CONSUMER IS ASKING TO BE REIMBURSED FOR BRAKE REPAIRS.*TS *JB
#10034274 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | | N/A miles Fire
WHEN DRIVING 70MPH A FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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