1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Owner complaints
23 complaints1 involved a fire1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure
The engine cradle fell off consumer 1989 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. *Ts the cradle fell dropping the engine due to condensation forming between the rubber mounting supports and the metal framework. the manufacturer refused to honor the recall for this vehicle. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Dt:consumer was climbing a hill at 5% grade five miles long on freeway when transmission shifted down from overdrive to second gear and locked in second. Transmission would not come out of second gear. consumer believes this a safety feature of the transmission. When vehicle IS stopped after this…
Dt:consumer was climbing a hill at 5% grade five miles long on freeway when transmission shifted down from overdrive to second gear and locked in second. Transmission would not come out of second gear. consumer believes this a safety feature of the transmission. When vehicle IS stopped after this happens it will not go to first gear, so trying to pull out in second gear causes the transmission to slip. Consumer says transmission went out like this three times. First two times on an upward grade, the third time was on a flat. The first two times transmission failed, consumer took vehicle to local shop and had a used transmission installed. Vehicle has not been repaired from the third transmission failure. Consumer says that other gm owners have told him that the transmission overheats, and some plate in the valve body melts, which cases transmission fluid to be pumped out of the transmission onto the road.*ak
- Steering
Sub frame bolts rusted away and pulled the washers and rubber bushings then the steering shaft pulled out of the steering box causing no steering. I phoned gm in ontario just to advise them of the problem and see if there was any recalls. the lady I was speaking to got real defensive and…
Sub frame bolts rusted away and pulled the washers and rubber bushings then the steering shaft pulled out of the steering box causing no steering. I phoned gm in ontario just to advise them of the problem and see if there was any recalls. the lady I was speaking to got real defensive and belligerent and said if there was any recalls she would have known then said goodbye and hung up. Then I found out on the internet by accident a web site from a government agent listing the year and model of my car and the same problem. then on july 05/03 a friend of ours told us about your web site and that your company may take up my case because myself or any of my family or friends could have died and maybe killed other people as well. the problem could have happened a few minutes earlier when I was on the hiway at 80 km/hr. I just wanted gm to let other owners know so they could get it fixed before anything fatal happened but they did not seem interested. thank you very much for this web site and for listening to my situation.
- Unknown or other
Paint flaking on hood and roof of vehicle. Just purchased vehicle. Spoke with gm service manager who knew nothing about the class action filed against gm concerning defective paint on their vehicles.
- Structure › Frame and members
This was performed regarding the cradle bolts on 10/24/02. consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic for an alignment. mechanic diagnosed the vehicle's frame was rotted and corroded. *Jb...*ak
- Structure
Lost steering while driving. Vehicle towed to dealer, and they informed consumer that t engine cradle bolts had disconnected. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Structure
Vehicle was brought into dealer per safety recall 00v189 for replacement of front and rear cradle bolt retainers due to corrosion, dealer informed consumer that the quarter frame was also dangerously rusted away and needed replacement at no cost. *tt
- Structure › Frame and members
Was driving 30mph and it became hard to maintain control of steering. Managed to get to a dealer & was informed that subframe had corroded. This caused engine & steering rack to drop. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering locked up while making a turn. Problem also affected control of instruments panel. Dealer notified. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
While accelerating fom a stop, both front cradle bolts seperated from the chassis. cradle assembly dropped about eight inches. steering became very difficult. was able to drive to dealer. repairs were made at owner's expense. after driving approximately five miles, engine could not be…
While accelerating fom a stop, both front cradle bolts seperated from the chassis. cradle assembly dropped about eight inches. steering became very difficult. was able to drive to dealer. repairs were made at owner's expense. after driving approximately five miles, engine could not be re-started unless jumped. all electrical systems "dead". owner suspects damaged or broken wiring (i.e. Ground wire) as a result of either the incident or the repair. repairs for this condition have not been made as of this date .
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
I was driving at a speed of 40 mph when I heard a thump and my car veered to the right and I tried to turn it back to the left but the steering wheel turned and the did not so I slammed the brakes on and avoided a mail box and any body damage tothe car and the passenger and myself. The steering…
I was driving at a speed of 40 mph when I heard a thump and my car veered to the right and I tried to turn it back to the left but the steering wheel turned and the did not so I slammed the brakes on and avoided a mail box and any body damage tothe car and the passenger and myself. The steering went completely out and the frame was about 5 inches from the ground. The bushings need replaced, the mounting bolts that attach the frame need replaced and I don't know what else needs replaced at this point. The mechanic I have working on it said the four mounting bolts on the frame were corroded and came off. I was very lucky I was not on the freeway when this happened. I am very curious if there IS a recall on this. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Windshield gives off a distorted view while driving. This causes problem for the driver at night & during the day. Whenever headlights are shown against windshield, unable to detect lines in road. have not been to dealership but will be taking vehicle to have windshield checked out.ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Read information in paper regarding fuel tank being too close to the bumper & could cause someone to get burned or a fire. Contacted dealer & was informed no remedy available to correct fuel tank. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
While sleeping in vehicle in an open air parking lot with heater and motor on consumer died of carbon monoxide poisioning, motor continued running until catalytic converter overheated resulting in fire.(attorney for consumer).
- Structure › Frame and members
Consumer received a recall notice concerning rear subframe mounts which dealer refused to honor. *ak
- Steering
While driving front cradle bolts snapped,causing front end to drop and loss of vehicle steering. Cause unknown. Consumer very concerned for safety. *ak
- Suspension
Consumer was at a stop when front cradle bolts fell off, causing the engine to fall onto drivetrain, dislodging steering. Totally disabled, no control of vehicle. Dealer said cradle bolts had rusted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Rear disc brake mounts broke, causing the calipers to leak brake fluid . Consumer has contacted the dealer. Pleas provide any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Strut mount & plate broke. brakes, calipers, pads, rotors, and struts were destroyed by this occurrence. brake pedal went to floor. repairs were made at owner's expense. mechanic manual said that engaging the parking brake daily to make the calipers functional was a necessity, owner unaware of this. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Crank module, crank sensor coolant line malfunction.
- Steering
Steering: received notice from manufacture for cradle bolts on 7-72-97. Called and made an appointment for 7-18-97. Dealer called on 7-17-97 and said they didinot have any parts and call and make another appointment.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Driving vehicle 40mph; ABS brake warning light came on; applied brakes which fail to stop vehicle; took to dealer & informed oil leakage in power master unit that caused failure of ABS & warning light to come on.
- Parking brake › Conventional · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
The rear brakes were never operative on the vehicle and the parking brake doesn't work at all.*ak *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Structure
There is no summary currently available
- Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
- W-car hinge pin failure
There is no summary currently available
- Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 6088680Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension.
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