Tl* the contact owns a 1991 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. The contact was traveling 50 MPH when the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard abnormally. The brakes were engaged but the vehicle did not respond. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated to 85 MPH before the contact turned the vehicle off. The contact had to wait a few minutes before restarting the vehicle as the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 200,000.
The worst 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
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Problems by type
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- Brakes59
- Engine30
- Seat belts26
- Electrical23
- Body20
- Steering17
- Acceleration12
- Visibility9
- Seats8
- Transmission7
- Fuel system6
- Suspension6
- Lights3
- Locks2
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Stalling 13Fire or smoke 7Seat belt 7Power steering loss 6Premature wear 6Brake failure 5
Recalls 6
Structure
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
- Risk
- If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Recall number 00V189000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
- Risk
- If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Recall number 97V058000 · Recall details
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
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
- Risk
- The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
- Remedy
- Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.
Recall number 92V124000 · Recall details
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- Moisture can enter the express-down electronic control module and cause a short circuit that causes window operation without operator control, and leaves the window in the down position.
- Risk
- The electronic control module will fail from overheatingand could result in a fire hazard inside the door panel.
- Remedy
- Replace the window express-down electronic control module.
Recall number 92V043000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.
- Risk
- The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.
Recall number 92V003000 · Recall details
See all 6 recalls for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Defect investigations
Structure
There is no summary currently available
RP01001
Engine cradle separation
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
EA00011
Cradle bolt failures
There is no summary currently available
RQ97017
Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
PE94063
Sub-frame absorber failure
There is no summary currently available
PE94048
Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
EA92024
Jack failure
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EA91049
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
PE91072
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness)
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17-21 | 26-30 | 20-24 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-19 | 26-31 | 21-23 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 23-27 | 19-20 |
What 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 oldsmobile ciera. The contact was concerned about a recall campaign number is 95v173000, seat belts front, anchorage on his year, make and model vehicle. The, contact had not had any problems with the seat belt, but was concerned that it could fail in the event of a crash. The failure and current mileages were 60000. Updated 01/24/11 *bf updated 03.22.11
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 oldsmobile cutlass ciera. The contact took his vehicle to be inspected by a dealer because he was experiencing failure with the wheel bearings. He was informed that the motor mount was loose. The vehicle was repaired and the contact was later informed of the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v189000 (engine and engine cooling). His VIN was not included in the recall. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 105,632 and failure mileage was 99,132. Updated 06/09/2008.
The rear cradle bolt recall 00v189000 defect occurred while coming to a complete stop. This resulted in the subframe bending and the steering column coming apart. The dealership is going to replace the subframe and steering column. The VIN number is not included in this recall.
While driving 10 MPH consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly the vehicle lost power steering. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the cradle bolts and retainers needed to be replaced. *ak.....all steering was lost not just power steering. With no control, vehicle moved to the next lane. Driver had no steering, only could use brakes. Dealer bought it for $500.00 to gert vehicle off road.f this vehicle wa sgoing a thighway speed, the driver or another driver could have been killed.
Intermittently vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer pulled vehicle off the road. Consumer has to put the vehicle in neutral and restart the vehicle. Dealership inspected vehicle at consumer's expense of $ 1250. But the problem was not resolved.
I recently purchased a 1991 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. I had to take it back to the dealership 2 times already because it will cut off will driving, putting myself and others at risk of serious injury or death. No one seems to know what is wrong with the car. Upon further investigating using consumer automobile review sites on the web. I find that there are multiple similar complaints about this particular model or ones very similar produced by gm/oldsmobile. Keep in mind that this vehicle only has 39,700 miles on it. I have a 2 year warranty, that has yet to be honored because the dealership claims they do not know what's wrong with it. I am seriously wondering if there is some type of cover up or intentional ignoring of a common mechanical defect with this and similar vehicles. Please help! Thank you.
Seat belt on drivers side will not retract. I'm a disabled person, and husband has been deployed for a year or more, and also have a 6 year old that I have to take care of. When this happened I had visited my husband where he's on standby waiting to go over seas, he had to tie my seatbelt in a knot to get it tight so it would not get in the way while driving or get caught in the door and so on and so forth. Is there anyway that your company can help me get this fixed. Money is tight and I don't have the money to fix it, and can't be without a car for a lengthy period of time. I don't know where else to turn. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving at 60 MPH received recall 00 v 189 000 for cradle bolt occurred. Engine dropped, and vehicle was immobile. Vin was not included in the recall.
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning the cradle bolt failed, causing the motor to drop.
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Questions about the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Is the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?
Owners have filed 192 complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1.4 times a typical Cutlass model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Brakes, with 59 complaints. Next is engine (30).
How many recalls does the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
6 recalls, covering structure, seat belts and seats.
What year does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile Cutlass model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (59 complaints), 1992 (53 complaints) and 1990 (51 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass range from 19 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-21 city and 26-30 highway.
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