While driving, engine failed causing loss of power, dealer stated a rod came through the engine block, upon inspection dealer found the wrong size oil drain plug on the oil pan, consumer states two computers were previously installed due to vehicle experiencing power loss, fuel filter was also replaced in an attempt to correct the problem, consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass: sudden loss of power
5 of the 147 complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
- 19983
- 19973
- 19962
- 19954
- 19945
- 19913
- 19901
What owners say
While traveling vehicle would lose all power. Dealer has been contacted, and stated that timing chain needed to be replacd . Returned timing chain was replaced three times. Please provide further information.
Accelerator steel cable broke, causing loss of power.
Timing belt continuously frays due to failure of the pulleys, causing loss of engine power.
While driving experienced intermittent alternator failure, causing ABS light to appear/ loss of power assist/ steering/brakes and when applying brakes, the front end vibrates, failure caused engine shutdown.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Prom calibration replacement for nox emissions
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
- Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes...
- Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
5 of 147 owner complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass (3%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Wipers 10ABS 9No deployment 8Stalling 8Brake failure 7Door locks 6
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