1989 Oldsmobile Calais
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais. Newest first.
Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.
Remedy
Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.
Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
Remedy
Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.
Owner complaints
18 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a street approaching a stop light, rough idle/ vehicle ran hot, and turned off without prior warning. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Rear ended when stopped at light by sub compact speeding at aprox. 30 mph. Both front seats folded back to rear seats (non reclining type) rear doors jammed .med. *ak
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
While driving on smooth pavement at 30 mph rear left strut broke loose from its mounting and busted through the trunk. dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While driving 25-30mph vehicle caught on fire. Had no warning. Noticed flames around floorboard & coming from the trunk. Pulled over & left vehicle. The fuel tank exploded. Recall for fuel line #92v150000. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Vehicle speed control
No summary listed for this vehicle.
- Seats
Front seats do not lock in position.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Passenger's seatback latch failed, allowing seatback to come forward toward windshield when brakes are applied. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine compartment fire.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed due to water leaking into the oil. (First vehicle on 601595)
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Wiring replaced.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Engine cooling fan failed, causing engine to overheat/crack prior to recall . *Skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump · Suspension · Tires
Replaced radiator/water pump due to smoke entering interior of vehicle, also replaced engine belts.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
At 22,000 miles the head gasket needs to be replaced purchase car new . tt
- Wheels › Hub
Vehicle wheel center hub has failed, bolts have corroded away. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Intermittent sudden accelerations from complete stop, causing loss of control/one accident. *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Faulty weld on exhaust pipe. *tw
- Seats
While driving, driver's bucket seat broke and came off track; speed 35 to 40 mph. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The head gasket blow out consumer say there IS recall couldn't find it could be a service bulletin. tt
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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