While driving vehicle will stall out for 2 minutes and start back up, and stall back out again without any warning.contacted dealership, cannot find problem.
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera transmission problems
11 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission7
- Manual transmission1
- Driveline: driveshaft1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Oldsmobile Ciera transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states the service engine light illuminated without warning dealership has serviced the vehicle light anf found that the transmission had failed. Nlm
Vehicle skids if applying brakes on least amount of ice or slush. Low traction lights comes on, and ABS locks up. *ak consumer says ABS is not useful in winter driving.
Oct 99 while driving heard a noise $ vehicle started to slow down. Pulled to side of road.contacted dealer & informed by mechanic to bring vehicle in . Had vehicle towed. Transmission's reverse went out. Transmission repair was $2,200 . This car is unsafe please recall it. Please send rebate to help repair or get new vehicle. Thanks.
Several components have prematurely deteriorated calling into question safety of other related components. The car is 3 years and 6 months old, but has less than 29,000 miles. The problems all seem to deal with rubber (or similar material) components. The engine intake manifold is leaking. The left side axle seal and cover on the transmission is leaking. The serpentine belt was already cracking and needed to be replaced. (the serpentine belt is available for inspection, if so desired).
Transmission went out due to a hardened stove pipe gm# 24202422. The part became defective (eaten up). Transmission shop stated that it shouldn't have worn out so fast. *ak
While driving had heard a noise & vehicle started to slow down. Pulled to side of road. Contacted dealer & informed by mechanic to bring vehicle in. Had vehicle towed. Transmission's reverse went out. Transmission would go only into drive.
The consumer has been experiencing problems believed to be associated with the driveline shaft. The vehicle vibrates tremendously after approaching 60 MPH and over. The steering wheel bounces and dashboard rattles, causing it to be a distraction while driving. Manufacturer has been contacted.
Transmission problems, causing vibration and loss of control.
Vehicle vibration causes vehicle to go out of control over 65 MPH.
Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera transmission
Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera problems
Brakes 22Engine 15Airbags 8Electrical 8Body 6Acceleration 5Fuel system 4Suspension 4Visibility 3Lights 2Locks 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Steering 1Wheels 1
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