1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
The 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO, potentially affecting up to 99,472 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 89V056000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 10,535 vehicles affected
Defect: LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE MAY CONTACT THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.
Consequence: BRAKE LINE COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKEFLUID AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY; THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH.
Remedy: REPLACE LEFT FRONT BRAKE PIPE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 89V055000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 634 vehicles affected
Defect: ONE OR BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE ABSHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
- 1984 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 1 complaint
- 1985 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 2 complaints
- 1986 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 1 complaint
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 1 complaint
- 1988 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 4 complaints
- 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO (current)
- 1990 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 18 complaints
- 1991 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 6 complaints
- 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 5 complaints
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