The brake caliper was sticking and caused the front brake pads to wear excessively.
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems
59 complaints (31% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 59
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: caliper16
- Foundation components15
- Foundation components: disc12
- Foundation components: disc: rotor9
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
- Foundation components: disc: pads5
- Foundation components: drum3
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
At what mileage
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Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
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What 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumers son was operating the vehicle with the cruise control engaged. Tapping the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control, the vehicle did not respond. Thinking the accelerator was stuck, consumer tried to free it by hand. The accelerator was free and functioning. The dealers final diagnosis was the cruise control linkage did not disengage but held the accelerator open, causing a racing engine and runaway vehicle. *jg
Brakes fail to stop vehicle completely, and excessive effort is needed to apply brakes. A repair shop has examined vehicle and cannot determine a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Brake pads are soft, and when applying brakes pedal goes all the way to floor. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak
Rear brake caliper froze up, rendering brakes inoperable, and wearing front brake pads, and rear brakes faster the normal.
Possible design problems with the brake system has resulted in numerous brake repairs and excessive wear of brake components.
I have had many premature failures in the 9 years I have owned this vehicle of the calipers, rotors and pads on all 4 wheels. Oldsmobile main customer service was no help.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pads/ rotors and calipers, that need to be changed frequently, to result in extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Purchased car in january of 1997 and need to change calipers, rotors, and pads approx. Every 15,000 I was told that is was the caliper design and that's just what happens.
Questions about the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes
Does the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 31% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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).
Other 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
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