1994 Oldsmobile Ciera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 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 right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the torque on the right hand front spindle nut. If the spindle nut IS undertorqued the dealer will replace the right hand front wheel bearing assembly and the spindle nut will be replaced.
Water intrusion can cause a short circuit in the power door lock assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuit in the power door lock assembly can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power door lock relay and any corroded terminals. In addition, the new relay will be relocated to an area where water intrusion IS less likely.
In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control system."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.
Owner complaints
46 complaints6 involved a crash1 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
I have firestone supreme radial tires on my 94 cutless sierra. about a month ago one went flat. I noticed tread separtion at the site of the flat but discounted it. yesterday while driving on a smooth interstate my other front tire same brand had the entire tread separate. the tire remained…
I have firestone supreme radial tires on my 94 cutless sierra. about a month ago one went flat. I noticed tread separtion at the site of the flat but discounted it. yesterday while driving on a smooth interstate my other front tire same brand had the entire tread separate. the tire remained inflated as I pulled off the road. my two rear tires are the same model and I am conserned about the safety of these tires. I had checked the pressure in all 4 tires less than a week ago and they were to manufatoror specs.
- Suspension › Front · Tires
When vehicle exceeds 65mph, the front end vibrates, causing the front tires to wear excessively. contacted several dealerships, and cannot find the cause of the problem. *ak the consumer can also feel the shake in the steering wheel. consumer says if she drives over 68 mph, the shaking seems to…
When vehicle exceeds 65mph, the front end vibrates, causing the front tires to wear excessively. contacted several dealerships, and cannot find the cause of the problem. *ak the consumer can also feel the shake in the steering wheel. consumer says if she drives over 68 mph, the shaking seems to improve somewhat. this situation has worn out the tires on this vehicle and has had a numerous amount of alignments, balancing of tires-forced alignment. Consumer has purchased four new tires, the vehicle shakes when you slow down to a stop or when one drives about 20 mph, the entire frame shakes. *scc
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Defective fuel system
- Tires › Tread/belt
4 passenger car replacement tires purchased from firestone on july 23, 1999 at 64,097 miles; tread completely peeled off of one of the tires on august 15, 2000 at 83,685 miles. (Dot number: fr360 tiresize: 18575r14)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
During rainy weather the serpentine drive belt gets wet and slip, slippage results in loss of power acceleration and makes car prone to rear collision, especially at high speeds, slippage also causes all accessories powered by the belt to lose power
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
In 1/00 at 56000 miles blown headgasket,,, factory covered repair with $300 deductible..repair done at marvin k. Brown oldsmobile in san diego......moved to florida 10/99 had car shipped on truck ....6/00 headgasket blown again at 73,000 .. This car never overheated!!!at factories request I had…
In 1/00 at 56000 miles blown headgasket,,, factory covered repair with $300 deductible..repair done at marvin k. Brown oldsmobile in san diego......moved to florida 10/99 had car shipped on truck ....6/00 headgasket blown again at 73,000 .. This car never overheated!!!at factories request I had car checked out by king oldsmobile , deerfield beach, fl...they confirmed blow head gasket...factory denied calim...said car was too old and too much mileage...then why did they require me to spend $77.30 at king olds..if they already made there decision....i think there IS a major problem with this engine that general motors will not admit..i need to know if there are problems with this engine...there has not been any recalls...but that doesn't mean anything as you know gm's reputation in deceiving the public when it may cost then money...i appreciate you help. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Parked at a drive in pharmacy, put vehicle in reverse, and it lurched backward, hitting vehicle behind the consumer. turned vehicle off and then restarted. contacted dealer . dealer found a vacuum leak on the upper intake near the throttle. they repaired vacuum leak. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's/passengers' seat belts do not retract or lock up in emergency stopping. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When slowing down to exit or coming to a light the vehicle jerks, lurches forward and stalls. dealer unable to correct problem.
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle involved in a head-on accident at approximately 50 mph or less in which driver's air bag failed to deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and had nothing positive to say. Seeking help from nhsta in this matter. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
The nut that holds the ball joints came off, causing the wheel to go underneath the vehicle, making it difficult to steer. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
Anti lock brake light continually illuminates.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
Anti lock brake lights indicating system has failed.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire belts came apart, causing loss of control.
- Electrical system › Wiring
Cruise control and ABS failed due to failure of the stop light filament, poor design of grounding.
- Vehicle speed control
Gear shift from park to drive, car went airborne, applied brakes, car went into a spin, engine roaring, accelerator kept going faster, resulting in a totalled lost, cause undetected.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Severe spin out occurs at relatively high/low speeds on sudden braking; nearly caused accident. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle in parking lot, started & shifted into reverse, w/foot on brakes (ABS); vehicle took off backwards, brakes did not stop vehicle. Hit another vehicle & it hit another vehicle. at dealer's now in eau claire. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Car just started to accelerate for no reason. driver didn't have foot on the pedal. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Valve cover crack, causing oil leak.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Muffler failed.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission access to first gear failure.
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly · Suspension › Rear
While driving the rear tie rod/sway bar broke. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injuries.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Rear stop lights failed to function on three separate occasions, no indication of failure, no warning to oncoming traffic, could cause accident. *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.
- 52935Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). Ak
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 51302Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at rature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45825ABS dtc 34 and/or 35 may be set (replace/repair harness).
- 45815Cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly).
- 39725Oil leak at the rocker cover.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39279Cold start stall/sag/hesitation/cold rough idle.
- 39083Exhaust manifold seal squeak.
- 37937Highway speed vibration.
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