1990 Oldsmobile Ciera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera. Newest first.
These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. the safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
Remedy
Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.
Owner complaints
20 complaints6 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Began noticing steering column would not stay locked into desired angle. Further noticed entire wheel would have side-to-side movement. At this stage it has about 1-inch play in all directions, feel unsafe when steering. Repair shop said it IS common problem in this car; repair involves removing…
Began noticing steering column would not stay locked into desired angle. Further noticed entire wheel would have side-to-side movement. At this stage it has about 1-inch play in all directions, feel unsafe when steering. Repair shop said it IS common problem in this car; repair involves removing most upper components and tightening 2 bolts at base of column at dashboard. Because of complexity of disassembly, repair requires 2 to 3 hours @ $75/hour nyc rates. I feel this type of defect should have some recourse through manufacturer since this IS a major driveability issue which could cause serious accident if not corrected.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Back door will not close. while driving, door may come open when children are in the back. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Consumer started automobile and the pawl was in park. when she placed it in drive the automobile suddlenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Fuel throttle linkae system problem.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Engines stalls.
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
When taking vehicle out of park with foot still on brake, the vehicle went into reverse, causing the vehicle to increase its speed, resulting in a crash. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers inoperative, causing poor visibility.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
A/c leaks due to improper installation at factory.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Water pump failed 3 times.
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Driver's side door fell almost 3 inches due to rusty hinge/poor welding. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle stalled out and brake and steering ability IS lost, dealer wants to replace the wiring harness. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt buckle IS broken. Please describe details. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer was backing out of parking and car accelerated cause an accident . tt
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle suddenly lunged forward from parked position, causing loss of control/accident. *skd
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Driver and passenger shoulder/lap belt does not lock up upon impact; vehicle rearended, shoved into another vehicle; occupants hit windshield and steering wheel
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The camshaft broke. tt
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit
Flashers failed, almost hit by another car. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Spot welding on front by console broke loose; back rest wiggles while occupied; split bench seats; vehicle never involved in accident. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS anti-lock brake fail when driving and try stop at a stop sign. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, resulting in an accident/injury. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sub-frame absorber failure
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