1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical problems

Filed Mar 21, 2004 · Electrical · MI

My dig. Dash work half the time and not the rest. I can not see my speed, gas or mileage. Also every now and then smoke come out from my steering column.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Electrical · WI

While driving home from racine, we crossed the rr tracks in sturtevant and the cutlass just died. We had lights but no ignition. We summoned police to call a towtruck to tow it to frank gentile oldsmobile. After three days they called to tell us the did a diagnostic test for $84 which determined my starter shorted out and blew a 60 amp fuse; I questioned why the starter had anything to do with it since the car was moving, but they assured me it was the starter that shorted therefore blowing the 60 amp fuse that shut down the ignition! That cost me $401. Then on june 19, 2001 coming home from racine going over the same rr tracks in sturtevant ; the cutlass did the same thing; lost ignition and died. I had it towed back to frank gentile again. This time they had it for a week. Then thy called me and told me that upon further testing it showed my wires were fried along with the switches in my steering column and needed to be replaced along with the 60 amp fuse that blew again! This time I was getting a little suspicious because of them telling me it was the starter the first time. So I told them to do the repairs but give me the alleged defective parts. After looking at the wires and switches they took out , I questioned them that the wires didn't look fried to me; than they changed their story and said there was a short in them and assurred me that this was the problem; that cost me $671.88. Yesterday while driving the cutlass into racine we went over a bump in the road and the cutlass died again for the third time! So we had to have it towed back to frank gentile again. This morning, 7/2/01 my wife and I went down to frank gentile and complained vigiorously. We told them that this was a safety hazord that this car keeps cutting out like that; and they ought to put someone on the problem that knows how to solve electrical shorts and not keep swapping parts at my expense that some backyard mechanic might do. This is an ignition electrical failure!

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

Battery had a short when windshield wiper fluid was added to vehicle.*ak the vehicle had defective brake system requiring complete replacement of all rotors, calipers and brake pads. The transmission also failed.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Electrical · NC

Vehicle would have smoke coming from under hood. Stopped vehicle and noticed smoke coming from rear back tire area. Vehicle failed to restart after being turned off. Towed to dealership. Was not tested or placed on diagnostic machine. Nothing was done.

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Electrical · MO · fire

While driving, a snapping sound was heard, alternator light came on, driver pulled off highway, alternator froze causing a fire which broke the sepentine belt, alternator replaced twice on 8/15/00.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Electrical · MA

Consumers vehicle is experiencing the exact same problem as his recalled (00v‑287) pontiac grand am for the starter which resulted in many other electrical repairs (3 battery, 6 alternators and a new starter), consumer believes same recall should be issued for this vehicle. Nlm

Filed Oct 3, 2000 · Electrical · IL · fire

While the vehicle was turned off and keys out of the ignition, vehicle caught on fire. Fire began towards the rear of engine. Car was damaged around the engine and under the hood. Dealer has not yet provided a cause to the fire.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Electrical · MA · fire

While driving on the highway noticed flames under the hood. Consumer put fire out. Mechanic said it was the alternater.

Filed Jun 15, 2000 · Electrical · MA

Smoke is coming out of the steering column. Vehicle will be towed to the dealership for repairs. Please provide any further information.

Filed Nov 17, 1999 · Electrical · CO · fire

After driving for a half an hour, vehicle was parked for 25 minutes. Suddenly horn began to sound. When consumer went out to see the problem, noticed smoke at the base of the windshield, near the center of the dashboard. The smoke was dark black. Flames then rose into the top of the interior. Fire was put out by consumer after disconnecting the negative battery cable. Dealer has been contacted by insurance.