1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems

Filed Dec 1, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 119,000 miles · MI

The theft light comes on and the car won't start and it's a on going problem.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Engine · 48,000 miles · PA

Water level light continued to come on every few weeks - leaking head gasket. Coolant contaminated the oil.

Filed Jun 4, 2005 · Engine · 57,000 miles · CT

Engine overheating -- coolant leaking into engine. Intake mainfold gasket showed signs of failing at around 57,000 miles failed completely at 59,000 miles. Did some research on internet and found dozens of reports of similar problems with the 3.1 liter v-6 engine in this and similar gm models. Contacted oldsmobile customer service and was able to negotiate a 50/50 on the cost of repair.

Filed Mar 7, 2004 · Engine · 45,000 miles · PA

My 1999 olds cutlass, had a leaking manifold intake gasket, which almost caused an accident in the liberty tunnel in pgh, due to overheating. There was no place to pull over. Several mechanics told me this is such a common problem with this gm engine, it should be under recall. Fortunately, I managed to get out of the tunnel and over the bridge before it caught fire, smoke was pouring out from under the hood. I had the problem fixed at my own expense of over $363.

Filed Feb 25, 2004 · Engine · 62,380 miles · CT

1999 oldsmobile cutlass - 62,000 miles - repair - lower intake manifold gasket.

Filed Nov 22, 2003 · Engine · 56,000 miles · PA

Coolant leak, overheated in liberty tunnel in pgh,pa, almost causing an accident in tunnel. Mechanic states the problem is the manifold intake gasket very common to gm vehicles.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Engine · 73,000 miles · NJ

While driving consumer smelled a burning smell within the cabin. Also, the coolant light flashed on/off. This was caused by the intake manifold leaking on both sides, and needed to be replaced, per dealership.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Engine · 73,000 miles · NJ

While driving vehicle reached high temperatures due to cracked plastic intake manifold . Coolant went inside the engine. Dealer stated consumer needed to replace the intake manifold, and it would cost $700.00.

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Engine · PA

The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for service and the mechanic stated the intake manifold gasket leaked.

Filed Apr 18, 2003 · Body, Brakes · CA

The mechanical problems are as followed: transmission, water pump, alternator, engine fan, shocks, motor mounts had broken, brakes, fog light never worked, cable and hinges on the driver/passenger side seats were breaking, the arm rest was hollow, the vehicle continuosly ran hot, even after the head gasket was replaced, which was due to the engine fan not working. Mr scc