1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical problems

Filed Mar 17, 2015 · Electrical · 145,925 miles · MI

Hi, I filed my complaint with you on the phone in january. Anyway, I tried to start my car and it would not start, my security light stayed on and I had to have my car towed to berger chevrolet at 2525 28th street s.e. Grand rapids, mi 49512 (616)949-5200. I talked to the service advisor 4102. My vehicle was with berger chevy from january 02 to january 05,2015. My invoice states my ignition lock cylinder and two keys were replaced. I would like to be reimbursed for $723.56. Please help

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Electrical · 166,000 miles · CA

Could not turn ignition switch off. Needed to disconnect the cable to the power coil to turn off the engine. After several similar incidents, had to replace the ignition switch at a cost of $147.15. Gm has a recall for a similar problem on several later model cars. Request reimbursement of my costs.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · NC

Cadillac & 1996 oldsmobile cutlass ciera. Consumer writes in regards to both vehicle sudden acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated often, the engine would speed up randomly while idling or in park, as though he were traveling 50 MPH. Several times, the vehicle would abruptly shut down.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Electrical · 194,000 miles · LA · fire · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH the smell of smoke could be detected. The vehicle was pulled off the side of the road. Within a few minutes the smoke went away and the vehicle was restarted. A few moments later the vehicle was on fire under the hood. Smoke filled the vehicle, the doors would not unlock, and the windows would not roll down. The occupant climbed to the back seat and tried to kick the windows out. Someone saw the vehicle on fire and extinguished the fire. Injuries were sustained, the vehicle was totaled. The vehicle has not been inspected. The manufacturer has not been contacted, updated 05/30/06.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Ltr fm (fl) re defective 1996 oldsmobile ciera. *ts the engine overheated, the battery had a low charge and the vehicle was low on fuel and oil. The oxygen sensor was replaced when the engine light illuminated. The indicator for the fuel never gave an actual reading of the fuel in the tank, it fluctuated at various speeds and it was hard to tell how much fuel was actually in the tank. The consumer had a water pump installed.

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Ltr fm consumer (fl) re defective 1996 oldsmobile ciera. *ts six months after vehicle was purchased the consumer notice that the service engine light would flash on and off intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the oxygen sensor. The vehicle ran fine for a while then the check engine light illuminated again. The dealer replaced another sensor. Eventually the vehicle's engine overheated which resulted in engine damage. This failure occurred under 100,000 miles . The fuel gauge never gave the actual fuel tank reading. The fuel needle would fluctuate while the vehicle was being driven at various speed. Many batteries have been replaced in the vehicle because they fail unexpectedly. The battery indicator never illuminated indicating there was a problem.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Electrical · TX · fire

While driving consumer smelled and then saw smoke coming from around the steering wheel. Consumer did not take the vehicle to be serviced, but since it did not happen again she left it alone.

Filed Sep 30, 2002 · Electrical · NM

Consumer states while driving at highway speed, a fire has started from under the dash. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm

Filed Sep 13, 2002 · Electrical · GA

Consumer states that there having problems with the wiring harness when driving making it difficult to roll down the power windows. Dealer notified.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Vehicle brought into dealer to perform recall campaign 99021 spark plug wire failure. However, recall repairs were not performed due to lack of parts. Consumer has yet to be contacted.