My car stalled in traffic without warning or prior occurance. Would not re-start. After 6-8 dangerous minutes stopped in the middle of the road, the car started and I pulled over to the side. Problem was diagnosed as a faulty ignition module and was repaired. A short time prior to this incident, I was traveling 65 MPH on the highway. I shudder to think of the consequences of a sudden power failure and stalled car in the midst of fast-moving traffic. While I realize that 12-year-old parts will fail due to age, I wonder if a back-up power source could not be made available at least to be able to bring the car safely to the side of the road. Or is the possibility of stalling just a presumed and accepted hazard of driving?
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engine stalls while driving
7 of the 136 complaints about the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
While traveling 10-15 MPH and after coming to a stop vehicle would intermittently stall. Soon after vehicle restarted. Please provide further information.
At various speeds engine will shut down completely/stall intermittently, causing a possible safety hazard.
While driving about 35 MPH engine check light came on and then vehicle stalled, resulting in loss of control and a collision. Driver received minor injuries.
Solenoid in transmission failed, causing vehicle to stall in traffic.
Vehicle will stall w/replacements only temporarily releiving failure. Once stalled, vehicle must sit for an hour or more. Please describe details. Tt
Disconnecting battery results in memory erased from ECM and iac. This contributes to erratic performance and repeated stalling of vehicle. Please describe. Tt
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
7 of 136 owner complaints about the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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