1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
2 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints
LTR FM CONSUMER (FL) RE DEFECTIVE 1996 OLDSMOBILE CIERA. *TS SIX MONTHS AFTER VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE CONSUMER NOTICE THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR. THE VEHICLE RAN FINE FOR A WHILE THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER REPLACED ANOTHER SENSOR. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE OVERHEATED WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED UNDER 100,000 MILES . THE FUEL GAUGE NEVER GAVE THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK READING. THE FUEL NEEDLE WOULD FLUCTUATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEED. MANY BATTERIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY. THE BATTERY INDICATOR NEVER ILLUMINATED INDICATING THERE WAS A PROBLEM. *NM
I WAS DRIVING ACROSS TOWN WHEN I NOTICED MY ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING. I WAS RIGHT DOWN THE STREET FROM MY MECHANIC, SO I STOPPED THERE. WHAT WAS LEFT OF MY COOLANT EMPTIED OUT ONTO THE GROUND AS A I WATCHED. MY COOLANT INTAKE GASKETHAD GIVEN OUT. THE REPAIR GUY TOLD ME AFTER HE FIXED IT THAT IT HAD VIRTUALLY DISAPPEARED AT SOME PLACES. HE ALSO CALLED ME AT SOME POINT TO INFORM ME THAT MY FUEL LINE HAD GIVEN OUT AND WAS LEAKING. THANKFULLY THE SHOP WAS ABLE TO FIX EVERYTHING QUICKLY, AS I USE MY CAR FOR COMMUTING TO COLLEGE AND WORK.
Other 1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Problem Areas
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Air Bags
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
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Unknown Or Other
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Steering
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Electrical System
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint