1990 Oldsmobile Calais
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais. Newest first.
Improperly torqued connections of front fuel feed and return hoses to fuel pipes at the body rail could loosen and leak fuel into the underhood area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source, couldresult in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Properly torque the front fuel feed and return hoses at the body rail lines to prevent fuel leakage.
Owner complaints
12 complaints4 involved a crash4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
The vehicle went out of control at a high speed when the driver put gear in reveres to back out of parking lot, and caused accident seriously injuring the driver and damaging the vehicle. The consumer requested investigation by the manufacturer. (The address IS the owners father)*yh *tr
- Vehicle speed control
When putting vehicle into reverse it took off at high speed without application of accelerator pedal. vehicle stopped after hitting tree and fence. dealer has seen the vehicle.*akas a result of the accident the rear of the vehicle was damaged, the driver also sustained injuries, broken ribs, cracked collar bone, spine injury and headaches. *nlm
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Trunk rusted out due to leakage.
- Structure › Body · Suspension › Rear
The rear shock towers of the car have developed rust at the seam where they meet the trunk floor. this rust has caused holes to form, and therefore weakening the entire rear suspension system of the car, as well as the structure of the rear end. The holes also leak water into the trunk compartment…
The rear shock towers of the car have developed rust at the seam where they meet the trunk floor. this rust has caused holes to form, and therefore weakening the entire rear suspension system of the car, as well as the structure of the rear end. The holes also leak water into the trunk compartment in all types of weather. the seams have also torn into the front part of the rear wheel wells and now leak into the passenger compartment of the car. several body shops have told me the only way to fix the problem IS to tear out all of the old steel and put new steel in. this will cost around $2500.00. they have also said they have seen many oldmobile calais like this and the reason for this rust IS a manufactuers defect in the design of the trunk and shock towers. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was involved in an accident in which driver's air bag did not deploy. Dealer noted. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Two small windows on each side of vehicle, located in rear, cause leakage within the overhead upholstery and into the vehicle. Dealer notified. problem was found to be that the windows were not sealed at the factory. owner wishes to be compensated for cost of repairs. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed due to water leaking into the oil. (Second vehicle on 508114)
- Seat belts
Automatic seat belts are attached to doors, causing inability to hold driver/passenger secure if door opens during accident. *skd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
The front and back brake master cylinder was change at 7,000 miles, consumer was in an accident and failed . *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil pan made of aluminum, causing an object from street to knock a hole in oil pan, leaking oil onto engine, resulting in engine failure. *aw
- Seats
When rear ended, drivers seat bolt severed allowing seat to flip backwards. Driver received lower leg injuries. Please describe details. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Replaced power steering belt. *ak
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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