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.
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass: loss of power steering
6 of the 192 complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
- 19993
- 19983
- 19974
- 19963
- 19953
- 19931
- 19921
- 19916
- 19902
What owners say
The rear engine cradle bushings rusted causing the engine to drop to the ground while driving resulting in loss of steering control. Nlm
Recall 97 v 058 000/rear cradle bolts: while in reverse cradle bolts have broken and caused loss of steering. Manufacturer was notified , and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.feel free to provide any further information.
Recall 00 v 189 000/cradle bolts: while driving vehicle lost steering control. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle was going 40mph and there was a boom and sparks in front end. Vehicle lost steering, hit small objects, and slid into the curb. Front cradle and engine were on the ground. Vehicle was towed.
While driving the a bolt in the front end broke, causing the vehicle to lose steering power. Replaced bolts and washer in front end and steering shaft.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
6 of 192 owner complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass (3%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Stalling 13Fire or smoke 7Seat belt 7Premature wear 6Brake failure 5
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