1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

160

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 5 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

The 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS has received a total of 160 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (13 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (13 complaints), and Air Bags (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS, potentially affecting up to 742 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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Owner Complaints for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

160 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 13 6 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 13
Air Bags
Complaints: 9 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 3 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Steering
Complaints: 4
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 3 Fires 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10715553 | AIR BAGS | | 96,000 miles
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND WENT TO TURN THE CORNER AT A GREEN LIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE AIR BAGS LIGHT HAS BEEN STAYING ON SINCE 2009.
#10715553 | STEERING | | 96,000 miles
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND WENT TO TURN THE CORNER AT A GREEN LIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE AIR BAGS LIGHT HAS BEEN STAYING ON SINCE 2009.
#10694945 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 145,925 miles
HI, I FILED MY COMPLAINT WITH YOU ON THE PHONE IN JANUARY. ANYWAY, I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START, MY SECURITY LIGHT STAYED ON AND I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO BERGER CHEVROLET AT 2525 28TH STREET S.E. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512 (616)949-5200. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR 4102. MY VEHICLE WAS WITH BERGER CHEVY FROM JANUARY 02 TO JANUARY 05,2015. MY INVOICE STATES MY IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AND TWO KEYS WERE REPLACED. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR $723.56. PLEASE HELP
#10619043 | STRUCTURE | | 5,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE SIERRA SL (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME BLACK AND HOT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
#10596659 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 166,000 miles
COULD NOT TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF. NEEDED TO DISCONNECT THE CABLE TO THE POWER COIL TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER SEVERAL SIMILAR INCIDENTS, HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH AT A COST OF $147.15. GM HAS A RECALL FOR A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON SEVERAL LATER MODEL CARS. REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT OF MY COSTS. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

031403 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

INSTALLING A NEW AIR PUMP TO CORRECT EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS WHICH MAY FAIL TO OPERATE AND CAUSE THE MALE FUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), TO ILLUMINATE. *TT 8JB

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

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

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