Oil leaked onto engine, which caused fumes to come through the vents.
The worst 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes10
- Engine8
- Seat belts4
- Transmission4
- Airbags3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes10
- Engine8
- Seat belts4
- Transmission4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Acceleration2
- Seats2
- Steering2
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V173000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or...
- Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under...
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
- Cold start rattle noise
- Cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly)
- Exhaust manifold seal squeak
- Oil leak at the rocker cover
What 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While in motion, vehicle started to vibrate, consumer was not able to control the vehicle at that intense vibration,consumer pulled into a good year tire center. One tire had shredded, which was replaced, consumer took vehicle for tire inspection at the dealership, the other three were defective also. *jg (michelin tires)
Electrical short circuit is draining battery and alternator when vehicle is in off position. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer unable to correct problem. *ak battery and alternator replacing did not correct the problem.
4 fuel pumps, 2 transmissions have been replaced,has a 3.8 engine in it, it is suppose to have a 3.1 engine in it,relay switch replaced at which time found that electrical system had been running higher than it should have the whole time we owned the car, 1 antilock brake system motor in result of electrical, 1 vacuum manifold, to top it of we found out the car was built on a friday! What luck ? The car was taken to the dealer for the first two fuel pumps that failed/we think because of the electrical system not put in right. My mechanic has stated that the car has a pickup engine in it instead of what it should. My husband & I are very disappointed in this car & the manufacture that built this car so poorly!!
While driving both tie rods broke, causing t loss of vehicle control. Please give any further details.
Reverse shell cracked and exploded sending shrapnel throuhout the whole transmission, damaging many more parts of transmission. Transmission specialist had never seen a reverse shell chewed up and demolished as this one. Incidentally, replacement new part is made of a different material- carbon steel.
While going about 55 or 70 MPH engine will start vibrating. Could feel it on the steering wheel at the time of slowing down or stopping.
Reverse drum exploded and sent shrapnel through the whole transmission upon accelerating after stopping at a stop light. The car flew through the intersection at a speed of about 45 miles an hour causing my head to snap back resukting in a very stiff neck.
Transmission when hot will not shift to overdive; engine rattles when started cold
During vehicle rollover collision driver's side seat belt did not restrain properly causing driver to slide resulting in injuries. Mjs
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Questions about the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera
Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera reliable?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera, fewer than a typical Ciera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera?
Brakes, with 10 complaints. Next is engine (8).
How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Oldsmobile Ciera have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile Ciera model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (22 complaints), 1994 (10 complaints) and 1995 (10 complaints).
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