1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. this deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle IS parked or idling, or while in operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the consumer IS too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
Owner complaints
77 complaints7 involved a crash13 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Equipment › Electrical › Anti-theft devices
Security system malfunctioned, causing the ignition to lock, and vehicle was unable to start. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Intake manifold gasket failed causing coolant to leak into the engine compartment. This ruined the engine and needed replacing. It was 3.1L gm motor in a 1995 oldsmobile cutlass supreme GL si. *jb
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicle would not start due to a defective battery. the battery was replaced. Three days later, vehicle would not start again. This time, the alternator was replaced. However, problem recurred. *ak *mr
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering suddenly failed without warning and no prior symptoms. sudden total loss of power assist while turning left caused major accident. car was driven off the road into a brick retaining wall causing over $3,000 damage to the car plus $350 damage to the wall. after towing car home, the…
Power steering suddenly failed without warning and no prior symptoms. sudden total loss of power assist while turning left caused major accident. car was driven off the road into a brick retaining wall causing over $3,000 damage to the car plus $350 damage to the wall. after towing car home, the power steering returned to "normal" operation. police report indicates complaint of sudden loss of power assist to the steering causing steering to feel as if it were locked in position. car IS just now repaired and drivable. this IS seemingly identical to symptoms on '96 and newer gm cars and should be included in the recall. fortunately, no one was hurt...this time. next time, who knows?! *cb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving at any speed and when turning corners power steering failed, and consumer had to struggle to steer the vehicle. after the turn was made, a few seconds later, power steering resumed. *ak *jb
- Air bags
When starting vehicle airbags deployed inadvertently.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Tires
Consumer states while driving 70 mph, the driver's side tire experienced a blow which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over multiple times as it traveled down a steep rock and shrub covered embankment. The vehicle then collided with a large boulder where it…
Consumer states while driving 70 mph, the driver's side tire experienced a blow which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over multiple times as it traveled down a steep rock and shrub covered embankment. The vehicle then collided with a large boulder where it came to rest on its roof. (Arthur blankeman on behalf of the driver terry geller) ( tire make/model, spectrum starfire, size 215/65 R16) also the air bags did not deploy.*jb
- Air bags
Nhtsa recall 00-v-171-000/ manufacturer's recall 00058: recall has not been serviced on vehicle due to parts not available. consumer was waiting since march 2002.*ak
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor · Structure › Body › Door · Suspension › Front · Unknown or other
While traveling and reaching speeds up to 45 and 50 mph the front end starts to shake. *jg
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
No parts are available to have recall 00v-171 repaired, the consumer IS not satisfied with the amount of time it IS takingt o get the part to the dealer
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer received recall o00058s, however it has been 3 months and still no repair work has been completed on vehicle, consumer has contacted manufacturer. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I realize that at the time of filling out this questionairre that this model IS no longer being made by gm but I did see I story about the oldsmobile alero having the same problems and felt complelled to write. we have had to replace the brakes four times on this car. we bought the car new in…
I realize that at the time of filling out this questionairre that this model IS no longer being made by gm but I did see I story about the oldsmobile alero having the same problems and felt complelled to write. we have had to replace the brakes four times on this car. we bought the car new in 1995 and it now has 61,000 miles on it. the first two times that the brakes were done they were fixed under the warranty but we have had to replace them ourselves the past two times. The last time was a complete four wheel replacement with rotors and pads all the way around. we were very displeased with the braking system and the fact that they have to be replaced so often.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver's airbag deployed while driving 15 mph, consumer suffered bruises to the face.*ak *yh
- Air bags
Consumer states while traveling at 40 mph the passenger side and drivers side airbag deployed. Consumer lost control and hit a concrete barrier. vehicle was totaled. nlm consumer states that the air bag light had illuminated that day. *slc
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Vehicle had four batteries and two alternators replacerd within three years at a repairs shop. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer received recall letter 00v171000 in dec 2000. After numerous calls to dealer and manufacturer he was told parts were not available yet. On bebruary 15, 2001 consumer's son had an accident. airbags deployed, stunned the driver, and caused vehicle to veer off the road and hit a tree.…
Consumer received recall letter 00v171000 in dec 2000. After numerous calls to dealer and manufacturer he was told parts were not available yet. On bebruary 15, 2001 consumer's son had an accident. airbags deployed, stunned the driver, and caused vehicle to veer off the road and hit a tree. There were no brake marks on pavement. Driver was killed instantly, passenger died 2 days later. Reported by sandy clutter. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
While traveling at speeds over 50 mph vehicle will start to shake to the point where vehicle can lose control if in the rain. Contacted dealer, and the dealer noted that fuel injection system IS the problem. *Ak dealer performed an injector service, throttle body service, added an adative to clean…
While traveling at speeds over 50 mph vehicle will start to shake to the point where vehicle can lose control if in the rain. Contacted dealer, and the dealer noted that fuel injection system IS the problem. *Ak dealer performed an injector service, throttle body service, added an adative to clean the valves, replaced the fuel filter, wires, plugs, relay, and the fuel pump, however repairs did not remedy problem. *tt
- Air bags
Consumer received recall regarding air bag module on feb 22 2001, the repairs have not been done due to no parts and then wrong parts, it IS now june and consumer still has not received repairs. *slc
- Air bags › Frontal
The consumer IS unhappy with the number of recalls that have been made on the vehicle especially the one involving the frontal air bag (00v-171). nlm
- Air bags
While attempting to miss another car the airbag on the drivers side deployed obstructing the drivers vision and the vehicle hit a guardrail, the driver sustained some injuries, the consumer IS requesting reimbursement for deductible. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While under warranty brakes would making a grinding noise, and it would stick until pumping brakes. then, low track and ABS lights would come on. Took to dealer, and they couldn't fine a problem till 1 month ago. dealer stated it was ABS problem.*ak
- Air bags
Consumer received a recall 00v171000 notice for air bag deployment. dealership was supposedto replace inflator in air bags. consumer claimed that no parts were replaced in vehicle, and she was charged for diagnostic of vehicle. she has recently received another letter regarding air bag inadvertently deploying. please provide any additional information/attachments. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
As a result of air bags deploying after accident dust from air bags made sores inside. please provide further information.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The turn signal and hazard light switch in the steering column fails intermittently. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While traveling vehicle lost power on the right side. Vehicle was serviced. Technician stated that transmission needed to be replaced. please provide further information.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Inadvertent air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
- Inadvertent air bag deployments
Alleged that the driver's air bag may deploy while starting the vehicle or while driving
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.
- 10000782Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 6088680Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 619360Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors.
- 617767Campaign parts bulletin regarding inadvertent airbag deployment.
- 615105Recall campaign involving replacing the rear seat belt anchor plate.
- 615074Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension scrunch / popping type noise coming from the front of vehicle that IS apparent during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 605952Subject regarding product safety campaign - rear seat belt anchor plate.
- 604343Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 601915Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up.
- 600282Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54418Some vehicles experience difficulties to depress accelerator pedal and/or an accelerator cable separation.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 54066Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits.
- 52600Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape).
- 52580Difficult to depress accelerator pedal and/or accelerator cable separation (install accelerator cable and clip).
- 52563Reduced engine performance, restricted fuel flow (clean fuel tank, replace in-line fuel filter and fuel pump strainer).
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 51353Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness).
- 51296Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly).
- 51272Recall 97v-017 - pivot and (pulse/dimmer) windshield washer switch - general motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1994 pontiac grand prix, 1994-95 buick regal, oldsmobile cutlass supreme and 1995 chevrolet lumina/montecarlo model vehicles - some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire -this may cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperativ wipers - if this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning - to correct this concern, dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time on - recall 97v-017.
- 51251Loose buzzing, rattling or vibrating front trim panel/defroster outlet (install metal reataining clips).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
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