1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems

Filed Mar 21, 2005 · Brakes · 119,000 miles · PA

My main complaint relates to the disc brakes, rotors, and caliper assemblies on my vehicle. I have owned my vehicle since 1996 and on several occasions have had to replace the brake pads, rotors and more recently the calipers due to them freezing up. Since I have purchased the car I have had at least two instances probably three where I changed my brake pads prematurely because of uneven wear. The caliper was not properly releasing and it was causing one pad usually the inside pad (the one without) the metal strip to wear down. In the first two cases I had to replace the brake pads, and the font rotors. More recently it happened again in the front so I had to replace the front rotors and brake pads prematurely (only a year or less since my last brake pad change). Then shortly thereafter I started hearing a thumping sound from the back brakes when I applied the brake and when it was in for inspection I was told that the back brake assemblies were sticking and that the rotors were damaged. I ended up spending over $800 to replace the rear calipers, brake pads and new rotors while in for inspection. I have had this car for almost 10 years, and taken care of it from day one, but the most disappointing and expensive part is the malfunctioning of the brake system. I don't think I am alone, my father who also owns an olds cultass has had not as much, but some of the same experiences with his brakes, calipers and rotors. I think that there is and has been a problem with them from day one - I don't know why there was never a recall to solve the problem, but either way it has caused me to spend a lot of money ($1500-$2000 or more) over the years replacing things that should work.

Filed Jul 13, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

I have had several electrical problems with this vehicle. The ABS sensor has been replaced, fuses are continuosly blowing, several electrical wires have been replaced in the shift column, the turn signal switch had to be replaced because it was corroded, the battery has been replaced 4 times. Also the low coolant light flashes intermitently even though the radiator and tank are full. He ABS light has been on for at least a year and the mechanic is unable to find the cause. Brakes are in working order and all sensors are good. Now I am having difficulty starting on hot days, the starter clicks but the engine will not start, after several tries it will then start( about 5 tries), and today I seem to be having problems with the transmission. While entering an intersection from a stop sign I lost power. The engine was running at a top of 2rpm's and could not get over 10 miles per hour. The mechanic still need to give a diagnosis on this latest problem but siad it may be a circuit problem since touching the underhood driver side circuit box caused the car to stall and restart.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Brakes · MN

Ongoing problems with replacing front/rear rotors and calipers due to rotors warping while driving. Manufacturer was notified.*ak.

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · MS

Low coolant indicator, tune-up brakes

Filed Dec 3, 2001 · Brakes · MN

Premature rear brake failure seems common for this and the comparable body styles of gm. Gm service managers say this is a common problem. Acquired car with 34k, failure occurred at 60k again at 100k and again at 120k. Gm doesn't seem to care because they claim it is normal for the particular car.

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Brakes · SC

Brakes lo trac light came on, the brake pedal dropped at least 1/2 inch, and the antilock began pulsating. The road was dry. The car stopped normally whenever the ABS light was on.

Filed May 23, 2001 · Brakes · NY

I bought this car brand new and at present I have 38,320 original miles on. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Brakes, Tires · FL

Original tires on 1995 oldsmobile, cutlass, p18575r148964r360. There was very hard vibration while driving and tires were starting to wear out. *ak dot # for firestone tires is hyj774a. The consumer also had brakes replaced due to vehicle vibration, however after replacement the vehicle continued to vibrate.

Filed Oct 31, 2000 · Brakes · MN

Air conditioning system failed.

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

Reporting problem with front rotors. Consumer needs to provide further information on this matter.*ak rotors were corroded and pitted. Battery failed. Customer states that the manufacturer settled class action law suit over brakes problems.