The brakes are a constant repair they never worked and constantly need replacement the dealer "fixed" the brakes but shortly after -the ABS light came on and they won't honor the braked job because they entered in the wrong date of repair date. The cooling system is always needed for these cars. Mine has been sitting for months now with the brakes out and the cooling system leaking with an expensive repair of 500.00 -some metal tube leaks -they have to take the entire car apart to fix it !
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme abs comes on
17 of the 246 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 17
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
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What owners say
Abs light will come on and stay on. Also, there is extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer stated that vehicle was at dealer several times but dealer couldn't find anything wrong with the brakes. The problem still exist.
While driving at 30 to 40 MPH, consumer's wife started to slow down when brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was informed the ABS modulator failed causing total failure of the brakes.*ak
While under warranty brakes would making a grinding noise, and it would stick until pumping brakes. Then, low track and ABS lights would come on. Took to dealer, and they couldn't fine a problem till 1 month ago. Dealer stated it was ABS problem.
During routine inspection mechanic found rear brake pads are not touching the drum, consumer wonders if ABS ever worked.*ak consumer states he expressed concerns to dealer prior to learning about pads regarding brakes and was told everything was normal.
Since purchase of new vehicle, ABS light comes on and occasional brake failure. During warranty period, each visit to dealer for check was unfounded (no written indication of checkup on receipt, from mechanic or dealership), upon end of warranty, the mechanic knew that the $800. Abs componant was making knocking noise and needs replacement. Occasional brake failure is still happening.
Consumer has to add 2quarts of oil every 3,000 miles. Problem has been since vehicle had 10,000 miles. Consumer was at dealership, and was given a tsb (87-60-03) regarding lower intake gasket needed to be replaced. Dealer was saying that consumer had to spend $600 to repair problem. Oldsmobile will be contacted to explain reason of letter, and why consumer was responsible for payment. *ak ignition cylinder replaced due to security light illuminated. Abs light illuminated, vehicle needed brake switch and left front whell speed sensor. 2 high mount stop lamp bulbs burnt out.
The sensor in the left rear hub assembly failed causing the ABS light to illuminate. Nlm
This concerns the ABS and low traction lights. The ABS light comes on and stays on when driving in wet conditions. If I follow the instructions in the manual, which says to turn the car off and wait a few seconds then turn back on again to reset the system, the problem persists. Occasionaly during this time, the low traction light comes on when breaking also during dry conditions. Brake pedal becomes very choppy while applying brakes, then a sudden stop. Not sure what's causing the problem, but think it needs to be addressed before accident occurs.
Abs has been locking up over a period of time. Abs would turn on & off at any time & consumer was afraid that vehicle could be affected in snow & rain. Consumer wanted manufacturer to put in writing that ABS was safe & they refused to do so. They stated that it was not a saftey feature since some cars came with ABS , and some didn't.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme abs
Why does the abs come on in the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, grinding or squealing brakes and windshield wiper failure.
Which Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (6 complaints), 1995 (6 complaints) and 1996 (4 complaints).
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