1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. Newest first.
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Owner complaints
10 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
1986 oldsmobile power master ran continuously and leaked brake fluid.*mr a private mechanic found a recall for the problem and repaired it at no cost to the consumer (1996). now the vehicle IS exhibiting symptoms of the last problem. the consumer contacted the manufacturer and on three occasions they denied him repair under the recall. *nm the electric power brake booster leaked brake fluid. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and the consumer had to pump the brakes in order to stop the vehicle, had to keep on pumping before stopping vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Intermittently when stepping on the brakes the warning light comes on and goes off and the pedal IS extremely hard and there IS no braking capability. All (4) sets of brakes were replaced on 5/30/97. Problem still exisits. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving the brake warning chime sounds out and that driver only has seconds to stop vehicle. Owner notes that dealer has replaced parts such as fuses and a actuator and the problem returns. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed four times. *Dsh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Hydraulic brake system; brakes failed while driving. please describe. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Since the vehicle was bought new the master cylinder has been broken. The power brakes will fail at highway speeds. Please describe. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Brake failure, vacuum booster system. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic
Electric power brake fuse blew/brake power booster failed. *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Excessive engine oil consumption. *ak
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