Oldsmobile Cutlass grinding brakes problems

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Suspension · 200,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile ciera. While driving approximately 30 to 40 MPH she heard a rubbing and squeaking noise in the front of the vehicle. She stated that when she was making a turn, the vehicle made a squeaking noise. She continued to drive the vehicle to a local repair shop. The mechanic looked under the hood and noticed that the strut housing was pushing up against the hood. The dealer told the contact that there were no related recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. She stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The approximate failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Suspension · 20,000 miles · VA

Intermittently there is vibration and grinding sound in the front end of the vehicle. Dealer examined the vehicle and found that the wheel bearings wore out. Consumer claimed that this vehicle had had four wheel bearings since 1999.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

The control panel flashes on and off and the brightness changes when headlights are on. The dimmer control has no affect and the panel flashes brightly at night. The gas tank releases fumes when it's filled and a suction pressure builds up in the tank, causing air squeaks at the gas tank cap. The rims leak and the tires (which are brand new) have to be filled constantly. The heater barely blows hard enough and the air conditioner doesn't work at all. An auto mechanic told me that his 92 cutlass supreme has the same exact problems. I didn't mention the control panel to him and he asked if mine was malfunctioning like his was. The steering wheel is off center as well, and has to be turned to the left even on a straight road to keep the tires straight

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Steering · 64,430 miles · GA

Loss of power steering, grinding noise, leaking fluid.

Filed Nov 27, 2003 · Steering · 118,000 miles · GA

Steering making noise after both power steering pump and steering rack began leaking fluid. Dealership has replaced power steering pump (4 times) and power steering rack (4 times), but grinding noise persists. Dealership has been very accommodating and has assigned three different technicians in an attempt to solve this problem. After reading other complaints on this site, I now understand why dealership has been unable to fix this problem after repeated attempts. I am now concerned about my safety while driving the vehicle. I am also concerned if the problem can ever be fixed.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Brakes · GA

There was a loud squeaking noise which came from the drivers side wheel area when the brakes were applied. The consumer had to purchase new brake shoes and pads every 6-8 months. *ak *cb

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Steering · 15,000 miles · NY

Steering feels strange wheel has a tug to it when making turns.. Left turns require more steering effort than right turns also steering wheel squeaks when turning in either direction. This has been going on even when the car was still under warranty.. Car has just 25,000 miles on it, afraid there is something wrong with the rack and pinion.

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 37,950 miles · MO

A week after I bought the car used in october 2002 there was noise from front left end of vehicle....there is another noise that comes from the steering when turning the wheels trying to park the car.....I took the car back to the dealer and they said they don't hear anything...also I had the car checked out the same day for the brakes...there was a squealing noise on the front left side and the car wouldn't brake properly...the dealer replaced the left brake pad..I haven't had any trouble with the brakes since...three weeks later I took the car back to the dealer for the steering noises and they said it would be costly for the labor to find out the problem and that it may not be covered by warranty...they said since it's only minor and is not causing any problems it would probably be better to keep driving it until something went wrong to where they would know where the problem was coming from....a couple months later..in march 2003, the engine coolant light came on continuously and the car was leaking engine coolant....after checking the car out, I had the water pump replaced....it has been a week now since I've had the water pump replaced and the engine coolant light hasn't came back on and the engine coolant hasn't leaked out yet..but now, when I turn the air conditioner on it, it goes out by itself and comes back on a couple minutes later...I haven't had the car checked out for that yet but this car is adding up to a headache and I haven't had it for 6 months yet..right now it's only at an estimated of 42,500 miles driven on it.....

Filed Sep 27, 2001 · Suspension · CT

Rear leaf spring making a squeaking noise while traveling dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Brakes · NY

There is a very intense grinding noise when using brakes and, sometimes brakes stick.