1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

117

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 2 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

The 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS has received a total of 117 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. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (11 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (9 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 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 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

117 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 9
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Tires
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10609486 | SUSPENSION | | 69,600 miles
WHILE DRIVING MY FIANCES OLDSMOBILE, I NOTICED A BAD SHUDDER UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING. UPON INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT THE FRONT LEFT CONTROL ARM HAD RUSTED SO BADLY THAT IT HAD CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY HAD BEEN SO BADLY COMPROMISED I AM SURE THAT HAD I NEEDED TO BRAKE SUDDENLY THE CONTROL ARM WOULD HAVE FAILED CAUSING THE RIGHT WHEEL TO COME OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO FLEX PART OF THE CONTROL ARM BY HAND UPON REMOVAL FROM THE VEHICLE. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS IS A VERY EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DECAY ON SUCH A CRITICAL PART ON A CAR WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM WAS RUSTY, BUT IT SEEMED STRUCTURALLY SOUND. THIS LEADS ME TO SUSPECT THE LEFT ONE MAY HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE AND THAT THERE COULD BE MORE DEFECTIVE CONTROL ARMS OUT THERE. I REPLACED THE CONTROL ARM BUT KEPT THE OLD ONE IN CASE GM OR THE NHTSA WISHES IT TO BE SHIPPED TO THEM FOR ANALYSIS. I ALSO HAVE DETAILED PICTURES OF THE PART TO PROVIDE UPON REQUEST. I LIVE IN MN WHICH IS A STATE WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED IN THE WINTER. *TR
#10607518 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 170,000 miles Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
#10486661 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 119,000 miles
THE THEFT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR WON'T START AND IT'S A ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR
#10486661 | ENGINE | | 119,000 miles
THE THEFT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR WON'T START AND IT'S A ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR
#10482371 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 69,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

10172002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE STARTS AND IMMEDIATELY STALLS AND THEN CAN BE RESTARTED AND WILL RUN NORMALLY. *TT

0208116001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION OR SERIAL DATA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN HISTORY. *SLC

150301 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS HOOD CABLE FREEZING. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HOOD RELEASE CABLE WILL NOT OPEN THE HOOD. *TT

000309003 — SUSPENSION:REAR

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1M531582 OR 16145701 MAY EXHIBIT A CREAK / POP NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

000940002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT IS SLOW TO RETRACT WHEN NOT IN USE, OR NOT LONG ENOUGH. *TT

060599 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

SUBJECT REGARDING A STOP SALE OF REAR COMPARTMENT LID INTERNAL RELEASE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

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

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