Oldsmobile Cutlass check engine light comes on

Filed Jun 6, 2007 · Engine · 90,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to start and eventually would not start at all. The check engine light illuminated. The local mechanic diagnosed the failure as needing a new intake manifold and made the repair. The check engine light has begun to illuminate and the vehicle continues to experience difficulty starting. The local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing another intake manifold. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN, powertrain, engine size, and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 140,000 and failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 07/10/07

Filed May 31, 2006 · Body · MI

I submitted my complaint to gm and to the attorney general of michigan. My complaint stems from problems I have encountered over the last 3-4 years with my 1998 oldsmobile cutlass related to rust on and around the gas filler pipe and door. I have a continuous warning light (check engine) on my dashboard that according to the owner's manual may impact the emission controls in my engine. This warning light appears to be due to the poor fit of the gas cap on the filler pipe due to rust. Cap replacement has not helped. There is also a significant amount of rust that has developed surrounding the gas filler pipe door on the right rear body panel. I spoke with a body shop and they mentioned they had seen several vehicles of this type with similar damage and was due to the insulation collecting moisture under the body panel and rusting through from the back side. I have personally seen two other same make/model vehicles with the same exact issues. Gm responded to my complaint stating the rust-through protection on my vehicle had expired and there are no currently no recalls issued. My contention is this issue is not isolated to my vehicle regardless of mileage and age and presents not only unsightly damage and cost to repair, but a safety issue surrounding the gas filler pipe.

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 May 19, 2005 · Engine · TX

Dt: the consumer owns a 1996 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. She stated that the service engine light keeps coming on and some type of code comes on. The code means a slip in the engine. The consumer has done research on the internet and this code is known to come on in a lot of gm models.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Engine · IN

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the check engine light appeared on the dashboard.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Fuel system · TX

The fuel injectors in my car has given me problems since 12/14/01, 1/28/02 then again 3/28/02. The mileage between 12/14/01 & 1/28/02 was less than 2,000 miles & the next time was less than 2,000 miles. The first time is cost $179.00 and the second time $175.00. The third time $25.00 & I called the customer service representative & bascially he told me I was using bad gas or poor quality of gas. The only gas I get is from shell, exxon or texaco. The customer service rep. Has not help in the problem in anyway. My mechanic said the injectors need to be replaced & that would cost $1500.00 or more. The merchanic got a service bullectin #99-06-04-005a about the problems they are having clogged fuel injectors causing the car to run poorly with not enough fuel getting to the engine, & causing the check engine light to come on. He also said he has a lot of these engines with this same problem with the fuel injectors. I just want oldsmobile recall this & have it fixed.

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Engine rear nut bolts broken, engine moves at the least bump on pavement. Ticking noise from the engine. Sometimes the car will not start right away. Coolant constant needed. Engine light/or battery light comes on.

Filed Jan 7, 2000 · Engine · OH

Engin echeck engine light came on, and the dealer said the air pump had failed. Even though my car is technically out of the 3 year warranty period by a few months, it has not reached 36,000 miles yet (3 yrs/36,000 mile warranty). I am trying to find out if there are reported problems with the air pump on the 1996 cutlass.

Filed Mar 26, 1999 · Brakes · NE · crash

Abs is activated on dry pavement for absolutely no reason, car is difficult to stop at times, and stopping distances are longer. Several dealers have looked at problem, two don't know, and said they could do investigative repairs that could easily amount to over $2500, the other dealer said that if my "check engine" doesn't come on then they can't help me!! The car is a hazard to drive and shouldn't be on the road left unrepaired. Because of the ABS malfunctioning, I did hit a stationary object, causing damage to the left front of the vehicle. I don't have $2500 to throw into a car for investigative repairs. I know longer want to put myself or my passengers in jeapardy because I am no longer able to stop the vehicle. I don't want anyone to drive the vehicle in fear that they might have a serious accident that I would feel responsible for. Since, I feel basically helpless, I am currently looking for a different car.