Alternator and alternator belt have had problems on two occasions. The alternator and alternator belt were replaced at owner's expense, dealer is not aware of the problem.
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical complaints
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The driver's side door wiring harness has the potential to cause an electrical fire due to abrasion on a sharp edge of sheet metal.
While driving the vehicle wiring harness caught on fire which caused injuries. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
The idle speed would run away making it difficult to control the vehicle. From a complete stop, the vehicle would accelerate to 40 MPH and maintain that speed without the accelerator being touched. The ECM was replaced and the problem has not reoccurred.
Vehicle was placed in the park position with the key in the ignition for about ten minutes when the vehicle caught fire in the steering column area of the vehicle. Consumer has yet to determine the cause of the fire.
Driving vehicle, noticed smoke coming from steering column, pulled vehicle over, waited, started vehicle and started smoking again, had it towed.
Computer command and control system failed.
Oil pressure switch leaks.
While driving, at approx. 10-12mph, in ice & snow, making left turn, engine stalled, allowing to be hit by another vehicle. Tt
Bare wires sticking out under driver's seat.
Power steering fluid leak.
While driving at speed of 15 MPH, experienced under the hood fire due to an electrical short. Tt
Electrical malfunctions,had fixed, same problems reoccured, car caught fire. Tt
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