Dt: problem began a couple of weeks ago. There was smoke coming from steering column. Problem was noticed while in motion. It seemed to happen when it was hot outside. Vehicle was not overheating. Then, left and right turn signals went out as well as the horn. Upon inspection by the mechanic, it was reported that there was a bad switch in the steering column ,and the wires were frayed. Vehicle is now in the shop. Owner contacted gm, and provided her VIN, was told there were no recalls.
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass: fire, smoke or burning smell
9 of the 136 complaints about the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
There was smoke coming from the ignition switch inside of vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.
Consumer was turning a corner when smoke came from steering column and directional light failed. Cause unknown. Please provie further information.
Vehicle was not in a crash, ignition module and distributor wires caught on fire, cause unknown
Rear brakes locked up, causing vehicle to catch on fire . Please provide further information.
While driving, operator noted all indicator lights on the dash flashed simultaneously and went out. Operator immediately noticed smoke coming from under hood. Pulled over to side of road, stopped vehicle. Opened hood. Flames were coming from left front side of engine compartment, midway between dash & left front tirewell. Fire melted wiring, battery, liquid containers and damaged remaining components. No prior indication nor warning of potential problem observed.
Turn signal switch shorted out and smoke came from the steering column.
Vehicle caught on fire while driving due to an electrical short in the engine compartment area.
The fuel box caught fire electrical fire. Tt
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- The optional remote entry module may have a fault which causes random actuation of interior lamps, door locks, and/or tailgate release. This actuation may occur while the vehicle is in use or unattended.
- Risk
- If the tailgate release actuates, the tailgate will open.unrestrained passengers in the rear seat area could fall out of the vehiclewhile the car is in motion, and receive serious injuries.
- Remedy
- Replace the remote entry module with a newly revised module to prevent random actuation.
Recall number 92V066000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
9 of 136 owner complaints about the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass (7%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history