1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

182

Owner Complaints

13 Crashes 9 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

The 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS has received a total of 182 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (12 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (11 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS, potentially affecting up to 2,227,241 vehicles.

Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

| 742 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

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Recall 95V173000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

| 2,216,325 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.

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Recall 92V066000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

| 33 vehicles affected

Defect: THE OPTIONAL REMOTE ENTRY MODULE MAY HAVE A FAULT WHICH CAUSES RANDOM ACTUATION OF INTERIOR LAMPS, DOOR LOCKS, AND/OR TAILGATE RELEASE. THIS ACTUATION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED.

Consequence: IF THE TAILGATE RELEASE ACTUATES, THE TAILGATE WILL OPEN.UNRESTRAINED PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT AREA COULD FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLEWHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, AND RECEIVE SERIOUS INJURIES.

Remedy: REPLACE THE REMOTE ENTRY MODULE WITH A NEWLY REVISED MODULE TO PREVENT RANDOM ACTUATION.

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Recall 91V214000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 10,141 vehicles affected

Defect: THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.

Consequence: IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

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Owner Complaints for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

182 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 12 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 8
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Aircontrols
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10149309 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 106,000 miles
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.
#10149309 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | | 106,000 miles
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.
#10128018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | 60,000 miles
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
#10126258 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | | 135,000 miles
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
#10113445 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

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

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