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.
Oldsmobile Cutlass sudden acceleration problems
17 of the 1,326 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Cutlass describe sudden unintended acceleration, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 17
- worst model year
- 1992
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 19981
- 19972
- 19962
- 19951
- 19942
- 19931
- 19924
- 19911
- 19903
Often reported together
Adaptive cruise 4Steering noise 1Loss of power 1Grinding brakes 1Brake failure 1
What owners say
The vehicle's fuel pressure regulator failed and resulted in sudden acceleration. *nm the consumer was backing out of a parking space, a popping noise occurred and as the consumer was going in reverse the vehicle lost all power and hit two parked vehicles. The consumer was told that the problem was with the fuel pressure regulator. *sc
When turning on turn signal light accidently could touch cruise control switch which would activate, and engine will suddenly accelerate.
Was driving on expressway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Pulled hard to left in front of semi-trailer which broadsided vehicle. Cruise control was not in use. Brakes failed to stop vehicle, and air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled. No injuries. *ak
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing loss of control. Mjs
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in loss of control.
Cruise control set at 65 MPH suddenly accelerated to 80 MPH on flat ground. When making a left turn the steering wheel locks steering stays stiff and hard to turn most time at low speeds. Noise and whistle comes from steering. Low pitch rattle, clink, squeak noise coming from front of vehicle during low speed. Slow and hard starting,intermittent misfire. Trim over rt. And left rear doors is buckling. Discovered black elec. Tape holding body frame at doors together (paint chip of tape) after using the heater when I turn the engine off there is a bubbling noise which comes from under the front of the car.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing injuries to consumer.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing a vehicle collision.
Sudden acceleration.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.
- Risk
- Loss of accelerator control may not reduce engine speedto a level anticipated by the driver. Although the vehicle can still be stoppedwith the service brake, loss of accelerator control could result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Replace the cruise control cable.
Recall number 93V162000 · Recall details
Questions about the Oldsmobile Cutlass sudden acceleration
Which Oldsmobile Cutlass years have sudden unintended acceleration problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1992 (4 complaints), 1990 (3 complaints) and 1994 (2 complaints).
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