1986 Oldsmobile Calais
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 Oldsmobile Calais. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.
Remedy
Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.
The secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment › Electrical · Fuel system, gasoline · Steering · Structure · Tires · Unknown or other · Wheels
I have had nothing but problems with this car. I bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. I now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that IS costing me another $440.00 and not there IS a loud grinding and…
I have had nothing but problems with this car. I bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 and have spend close to $2000.00 just keeping the thing running. I now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that IS costing me another $440.00 and not there IS a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when I drive it. I heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it IS a nightmare on wheels. I am a single mother, student with not much money and I depend on a reliable car . this model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. I would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. I will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Aachen auto replace three times in 2 years, now 24 hours after last repair, will not replace or tow for free. Aachen auto/keb IS aviding phone calls and not giving me an alternative topaying for their faulty altenator again.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalles when it overheats. Vehicle fails to start when hot until engine cools down. Also, replaced ignition/coil and starter. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Fuel system, gasoline
While driving car stalled out and upon starting ignition again engine caught on fire. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The front buckles in the car have fallen apart and will not latch. Please describe. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle has a cracked head at 62,000 miles. Please describe. tt
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
The steering does not work when it IS cold outside. Please explain. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt separation
There is no summary currently available
- Safety belt cut at d-ring
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
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