1995 Oldsmobile Ciera
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 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.
Owner complaints
34 complaints5 involved a crash9 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil leaked onto engine, which caused fumes to come through the vents. *jb
- Tires
While in motion, vehicle started to vibrate, consumer was not able to control the vehicle at that intense vibration,consumer pulled into a good year tire center. one tire had shredded, which was replaced, consumer took vehicle for tire inspection at the dealership, the other three were defective also. *jg (michelin tires)
- Electrical system
Electrical short circuit IS draining battery and alternator when vehicle IS in off position. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer unable to correct problem. *ak battery and alternator replacing did not correct the problem. *Yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4 fuel pumps, 2 transmissions have been replaced,has a 3.8 engine in it, it IS suppose to have a 3.1 engine in it,relay switch replaced at which time found that electrical system had been running higher than it should have the whole time we owned the car, 1 antilock brake system motor in result of…
4 fuel pumps, 2 transmissions have been replaced,has a 3.8 engine in it, it IS suppose to have a 3.1 engine in it,relay switch replaced at which time found that electrical system had been running higher than it should have the whole time we owned the car, 1 antilock brake system motor in result of electrical, 1 vacuum manifold, to top it of we found out the car was built on a friday! What luck ? The car was taken to the dealer for the first two fuel pumps that failed/we think because of the electrical system not put in right. My mechanic has stated that the car has a pickup engine in it instead of what it should. my husband & I are very disappointed in this car & the manufacture that built this car so poorly!! *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Reverse shell cracked and exploded sending shrapnel throuhout the whole transmission, damaging many more parts of transmission. Transmission specialist had never seen a reverse shell chewed up and demolished as this one. Incidentally, replacement new part IS made of a different material- carbon steel.
- Steering › Linkages
While driving both tie rods broke, causing t loss of vehicle control. please give any further details. *ak
- Suspension
While going about 55 or 70 mph engine will start vibrating. could feel it on the steering wheel at the time of slowing down or stopping. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Reverse drum exploded and sent shrapnel through the whole transmission upon accelerating after stopping at a stop light. the car flew through the intersection at a speed of about 45 miles an hour causing my head to snap back resukting in a very stiff neck.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission when hot will not shift to overdive; engine rattles when started cold
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
During vehicle rollover collision driver's side seat belt did not restrain properly causing driver to slide resulting in injuries. Mjs
- Air bags · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt recall work failed, during collision seat belts did not lock resulting in injuries to head and neck of occupants, air bags failed to deflate.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
While driving the exhaust pipe on the front part of the muffler broke, causing the muffler to become loose. the dealer will be notified. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Applying brake on icy road did not slow vehicle at all.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Applying brake on icy road did not slow vehicle at all.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
When driving fumes from other vehicles are entering the inside of vehicle, causing the passenger in this vehicle to have breathing problems. has to take medications to minimize erratic breathing caused by fumes. Consumer bought the vehicle used in aug. 96, and has been experiencing this problem since day of purchase. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Consumer was rearended in crash while sitting at red light. When the other vehicle hit from behind the driver's side seatback collapsed while consumer was belted in the seat. Consumer suffered neck/shoulder and arm injuries. Seatback has been repaired by sunrise oldsmobile dearlership. (No forwarding address or phone number.) *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle developed a hesitation. The vehicle hesitates for 4-5 seconds erratically. Dealer has been trying to repair the problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving at or about 40 mph the vehicle cuts off . vehicle has been to dealer for repair. the dealer IS unable to locate problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop in wet weather, the ABS light came on and brakes locked up, causing an accident. *ak
- Air bags
Other: requesting removal of air bag.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the brakes in any type of weather or speed, the vehicle brake pedal goes to the floor. Cause unknown. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Got into vehicle & shifted into reverse, vehicle accelerated forward. Happened 2 times. Hit cement blocks. 1ST time dealer could not locate/fix problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that twice he had no braking power and that his brake pedal went to the floor, he took vehicle to dealer and they replaced a wiring harness. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Belt tensioner broke.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Failure of the rear brake, when driving in wet weather conditions the rear brakes will lock up, causing the vehicle to skid. The consumer has yet to take the vehicle in for service. *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.
- 45815Cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly).
- 39725Oil leak at the rocker cover.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39083Exhaust manifold seal squeak.
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