I have a 94 cutlass olds with only 62,000 miles on it. The brakes do not work properly. When stepping on the brake pedal the car surges forward and then stops. Today I almost hit kid crossing the street. I have reported this problem before. The dealer cannot find anything wrong. I just had my brakes replaced all the way around and the problem is still there. I had them replaced on 8-16-05. This does not do it all the time so there is no warning when they are not going to stop right away. I checked your site and there are 16 complaints on the brakes. Does someone have to be killed before anything is done to make gm do something about this defect. The car is a 94 but there are still a lot of us on the streets. I am thinking about calling the news station hotline so this problem will really be made public and see how many more people complain.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems
36 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18
- Foundation components: disc: rotor4
- Foundation components4
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
- Foundation components: disc3
- Power assist2
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
- Risk
- This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Recall number 95V061000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The brake lines can contact the transmission mounting bracket of the frame side rail. The lines can wear through resulting in loss of brake fluid, and eventual loss of half the vehicle braking system.
- Risk
- A leak in the hydraulic brake line will cause a loss of one half the vehicle braking system and extended braking distances which can result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper brake line clearance and reposition the brake lines. Brake lines found to have indentations will be replaced.
Recall number 94V211000 · Recall details
What 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The antilock brakes on my 1994 oldsmobile cutlass cruiser make the car impossible to stop on an icy road. At very low speeds, 15 MPH or less once the antilock breaks kick in the car takes off and slides right through the intersection this behavior is unpredictable, scary and quite dangerous. The tires and brakes are new and in good condition. Disabling the antilock breaks makes the car very easy to stop under the same conditions even if a wheel skids a little bit. This isn't an equipment failure as much as it is a defect in design concept. The antilock brakes may be fine for a 65 MPH stop on a rainy california expressway, but they are terrible on an icy or snowy new york road at speeds of less than 15 MPH, in a slow speed stop once one wheel slips. The wheels go into antilock and since all the wheels are on a slippery surface the antilock action continues effectively shutting the breaks off making the car impossible to stop. The antilock action is very violent and actually causes the wheels to skid resulting in more antilock action. It is impossible to feather the brakes to bring the car to a predictable stop on an icy road. I have driven several gm vehicles and they all have this problem. I will avoid purchasing antilock breaks wherever possible. Obviously the designers never went through a new york winter with these brakes.
When the consumer applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor. The rear of the vehicle had no brakes at all.
Consumer states, a melted fuse box at the power door lock circuit braker. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Brake drum on all four wheels is rusting very badly, rust seeps out from under the hub cap and goes all over the wheels
The vehicle pulsates when applying brakes, consumer was informed that the rear brakes were inoperable and were replaced, calipers were overhauled, front rotors were resurfaced, also rear rotors were resurfaced.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The ABS light stays on all the time and has done so since approximately 2 years to 3 years after purchase. I have taken it to be looked at and have been told nothing can be found to be wrong. I also called the oldsmobile number listed in the manufacturers guide, and they said since the warranty had expired nothing could be done at their end (at the same time I had complained about other problems). I looked on the internet and have seen several other complaints about this problem and find it hard to believe that failure of such a major part with numerous complaints would be of no consequence to the manufacturer or any other safety organization.
I am having problems with my rear brake system and I was told that there was a recall on my car because of the brakes and I was not informed of this befor nor after I baught this car. I want someone to look at my brakes free of charge, to inform me if I have the problem that this car was recalled for. I also am wondering about the cruise control I was driving my car at 65 MPH. And it was on cruise control and the car started to accelerate on its own and wouldnt stop . I would also like to have that looked at. Thank you for all your help
Rear wheel brake hose was chafed. There were no brakes. Same as recall 95v061000.
Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes
Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 24% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 95V061000, 94V211000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile Cutlass model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (59 complaints), 1992 (53 complaints) and 1990 (51 complaints).
Other 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Electrical 18Visibility 18Acceleration 17Engine 17Airbags 14Body 10Seat belts 8Suspension 8Fuel system 6Lights 6Locks 5Tires 5Transmission 5Steering 4Seats 1Wheels 1
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