Oldsmobile Cutlass won't start 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 Jul 1, 2014 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · WY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the vehicle would not start and a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The driver then noticed smoke emitting from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · TX

In sept. 2013, replaced the fuel filter and line with the driveworks brand from advance auto parts. On 3/2/14, the car would not start and we smelled gas. The snap on connection had popped loose at the gas tank and was spewing gasoline when we tried to start the car. On 3/6/14, the line popped loose again when trying to start the car. I pushed it back on and went on my way. Later that day as I was going to return home, the line popped loose again, and again at the stop sign, and again as I tried to back up to get off of the road; a total of 5 times until it would not even stay on while trying to start the car; each time spewing gasoline. Had to buy a replacement fuel line (again driveworks brand) and was able to get home. Now I am feeling leery of this brand of line and connector, so went to auto parts and bought dorman brand connector inserts in case this happens again, and the employee at the parts store said that these parts do not last and wear out. I feel that this is quite dangerous as when the line comes loose, gas spews, the car dies, and you loose power steering, etc. All while on the road. I was grateful that I was not on a major road when this happened, and there was not much traffic.

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 Oct 26, 2012 · Electrical · 69,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the anti-theft warning light was illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer was notified and instructed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure and current mileage was 69,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2008 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile cutlass. When the contact inserted the key into the ignition, the anti- theft warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The engine would not start until the light dimmed. She took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or provide a sufficient remedy. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 112,000. Updated 11/19/08. *lj the consumer stated when she attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. Updated 11/19/08.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Electrical · MI

Car wont start anti theft (dtc) is on wont disengage nothing was changed or done to the car light flashed a couple of times intermittently.

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 Jul 20, 2005 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

Dt: the drivers side air bag deployed while sitting in the driveway. Grand daughter had turned the key in the ignition, but did not start vehicle. This happened on june 27,2005. Contacted the chevrolet dealer, and found out there was an open recall and to notify oldsmobile. Contacted oldsmobile, and they said to notifiy gm, did that, and they sent out a investigator last thursday. Then, received a letter from gm to give the same information that consumer already gave 5 or 6 times.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · TX

Anti-theft system flashes and car will not start until it set for a while (usually 20 mimutes). Theft system light stays on and will not go off. Concern is that the vehicle will stall in traffic making the vehicle difficult to control leading to possibility of accident and injury. Their is no fix to this problem according to the oldsmoble dealership.