59 of the
193 complaints about the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass are about the
braking system — 31% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
31,493 miles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID WAS OBSERVED ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED ALONG THE FITTINGS. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STORED IN A GARAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 93V121000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES LINES, PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THE VEHICLES VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 6/23/2006 - THE VEHICLE'S OIL PAN, TRANSMISSION PAN AND GAS TANK ALSO RUSTED. .
NHTSA complaint #10159343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tinley PK., IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
MY 1993 OLDS CUTLASS SL HAS HAD BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED TWICE IN A YEAR IN THE REAR WITH GM PARTS ONCE IN THE FRONT. ALL ROTORS REPLACED, TWICE IN THE FRONT. THE HOP I TAKE THE CAR FOR SERVICE SAYS THE CUTLASS HAS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE COMPONENTS ON THIS CAR. I WASN'T NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALL. ANY INFORMATION ON THIS YOU COULD GIVE TO ME WOULD BE GREAT. I FEEL I SHOULD BE ABLE TO RECOUP SOME OF THE COST FROM GM. THE SHOP TOLD ME THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ON THE BRAKE PROBLEMS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO TO CONTACT. THANKS.
NHTSA complaint #10036894 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carroll, IACrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FOR A TURNING CAR AND WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WERE SEIZED.
NHTSA complaint #10036822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE ENGINE AND ALSO STATED THAT HAS GONE TO A PRIVATE MECANIC AND HAD STATED THAT ARMONIC BALANCE HAD TO BE CHANGE BUT WAS NEVER DONE. ALSO STATED THAT VISITED A DEALER AND ALSO WAS TOLD THAT THE MODULE ON THE IGNITION HAD TO BE REPLACED BUT IT WAS NEVER DONE. TS
NHTSA complaint #8021997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Howell, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING AND BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. CONTACTED DEALER. RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE WAS LEAKING WHERE IT WAS NEXT TO THE CALIPER. RECOCKED CALIPER, AND BLED MASTER CYLINDER SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #8010847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Howell, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING AND BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. CONTACTED DEALER. RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE WAS LEAKING WHERE IT WAS NEXT TO THE CALIPER. RECOCKED CALIPER, AND BLED MASTER CYLINDER SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #8010847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crystal Lake, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED SMOKE COMES FROM REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #8003929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
BRAKE DRUM ON THE FOUR WHEELS IS RUSTING VERY BADLY. RUST SEEPS OUT FROM UNDER THE HUB CAP AND GOES ALL OVER THE WHEELS.
NHTSA complaint #9005943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Atkinson, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
I HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR DISC BRAKES EQUIPPED ON MY CUTLASS SUPREME. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST GM FOR THIS REASON. I BELIEVE GM SHOULD RESOLVE, PAY FOR AND REIMBURSE THOSE OF US WHO HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH THESE CARS.
NHTSA complaint #753131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Batonrouge, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ON BOTH DOORS LATCH SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, WHEN TURNING KEY THE LOCK POPS UP LIKE DOOR IS OPEN. BUT, WHEN PULLING HANDLE ITS STILL LOCKED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE BOLT FOR THE BRAKE CALIPER BACKS OUT ON A REGULAR BASIS, CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP RUINING ONE OF CONSUMER TIRES AND RIM.
NHTSA complaint #893823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bayonet, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FLOOR. BRAKE CALIPER AND ONE FRONT BRAKE PAD WENT. VEHICLE WENT THROUGH TRAFFIC LIGHT. HE PULLED HIS EMERGENCY BRAKE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. WHEN CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE SHE ASKED MECHANIC TO SHAKE CALIPER BRAKES PAD. HE TOLD CONSUMER VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE 107,000 MILES TO BE CHECKED. *AK *VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS AND REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #889192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bayonet, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FLOOR. BRAKE CALIPER AND ONE FRONT BRAKE PAD WENT. VEHICLE WENT THROUGH TRAFFIC LIGHT. HE PULLED HIS EMERGENCY BRAKE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. WHEN CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE SHE ASKED MECHANIC TO SHAKE CALIPER BRAKES PAD. HE TOLD CONSUMER VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE 107,000 MILES TO BE CHECKED. *AK *VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS AND REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #889192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reading, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BATTERY HAD A SHORT WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WAS ADDED TO VEHICLE.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ALL ROTORS, CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #886614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salem, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DEPRESS BRAKES NOTICED BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON, AND LOUD NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST GM REGARDING DEFECTIVE CALIPERS, CONSUMER FEELS REPAIRS SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY MANUFACTURER. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #885528 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salem, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
WHEN DEPRESS BRAKES NOTICED BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON, AND LOUD NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST GM REGARDING DEFECTIVE CALIPERS, CONSUMER FEELS REPAIRS SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY MANUFACTURER. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #885528 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Linwood, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND NOT TO BUY A CUTLASS WITH THE 3.4 DOHC THE ENGINE IN THIS CAR SUCKS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALMOST EVERYTHING MOTOR WISE IN THIS CAR. FROM A MAIN SEAL TO HEAD GASKET TO SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES WHICH TO FIX ANYTHING ON THIS CAR WITH 3.4 COST YOU YOUR LIFE!! BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACE 3 TIMES ALSO AND BACK ROTORS RUST EASY AND CAN'T BE FIXED ..SO THEY SAY!!!
NHTSA complaint #734482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
WHY THE NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT SLOW SPEED AND WHILE BACKING?
NHTSA complaint #733714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flemingsburg, KY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RECENTLY CHECKED THE RECALL INFORMATION FOR MY AUTO.10/16/95 RECEIVED NOTICE OF WEAK SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES. THIS PROBLEM WAS TAKEN CARE OF. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE ABOUT THE BRAKE LOSS DUE TO IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE HOSE.
NHTSA complaint #732107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cedar Knol, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #552541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST Peters, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES DON'T ADJUST PROPERLY. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE IS STOPPED WITH THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint #863942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roscoe, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE ALSO, . BRAKE LIGHT WIRING IS ROUTED THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. THIS CAUSES THE LEFT BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON, BUT RIGHT & HIGH MOUNTED LIGHT WORK THE WAY THEY SUPPOSE TO DO. MECHANIC INDICATED PARTS OF BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR OVER 5 MONTHS.
NHTSA complaint #863976 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Athens, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
RIGHT REAR CALIPER HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CALIPER FOUR TIMES. THE REPLACEMENT CALIPERS WERE PURCHASED AT PEP-BOYS. MY UNCLE OWNED A CHEVROLET LUMINA (1992 OR 1993) THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #719081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warner Robins, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
WHEN APPLYING POWER BRAKES AFTER FIRST STARTING T VEHICLE, IT DOES NOT STOP. THE BRAKES HAVE TO HAVE ADDED PRESSURE. POWER BRAKES KICK IN LATER. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #844984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frederic, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. OWNER STATES THAT WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE WHEELS BECOME VERY HOT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #819155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Perry, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKES ROTORS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #521494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Marais, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN ANY TYPE OF WEATHER, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #812765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Joaquin, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
THE FRONT BRAKES DO NOT RELEASE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR ON THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKES, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS ON TEN OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #809096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Joaquin, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
THE FRONT BRAKES DO NOT RELEASE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR ON THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKES, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS ON TEN OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #809096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Joaquin, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
THE FRONT BRAKES DO NOT RELEASE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR ON THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKES, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS ON TEN OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #809096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Jordan, UT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE APPLIED THE ABS BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AT THAT MOMENT. THE VEHICLE TOOK A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
NHTSA complaint #804817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.