1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The newest campaign is 00V189000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Jul 2000. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure. NHTSA has 193 complaints on file for this model year. 8 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 00V189000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 4,310,372 units in total.

00V18900011 Jul 2000Structure
97V0580008 Apr 1997Structure
95V17300015 Sep 1995Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
92V1240001 Sep 1992Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner
92V0430001 Apr 1992Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls
92V00300010 Jan 1992Seat Belts

00V189000Received 11 Jul 2000. 713,435 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 00061/00065. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Sep 2000.
97V058000Received 8 Apr 1997. 676,535 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 97016. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jun 1997.
95V173000Received 15 Sep 1995. 2,216,325 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Oct 1995.
92V124000Received 1 Sep 1992. 319,181 units.
Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Sep 1992.
92V043000Received 1 Apr 1992. 37,030 units.
Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Moisture can enter the express-down electronic control module and cause a short circuit that causes window operation without operator control, and leaves the window in the down position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The electronic control module will fail from overheatingand could result in a fire hazard inside the door panel.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace the window express-down electronic control module.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 1992.
92V003000Received 10 Jan 1992. 347,866 units.
Seat Belts
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jan 1992.

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Complaints by component

193 complaints, 266 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
All 1991 vehicles

1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1991 Cutlass	All 1991 vehicles	Cutlass, all years	Mentions
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	289.5	181.9	251.4	77
Engine and Engine Cooling	127.8	99.7	105.3	34
Seat Belts	109	92.1	52.9	29
Electrical System	94	91.5	106.2	25
Structure	78.9	56.4	48	21
Steering	67.7	40	52.4	18
Vehicle Speed Control	48.9	36.8	44.9	13
Visibility	33.8	33.4	31.1	9
Seats	30.1	19.8	20.4	8
Power Train	26.3	103.9	47.1	7

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 18.

Complaints that report a crash: 11
Complaints that report a fire: 8
Injuries in the complaints: 13
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 25 Apr 2011

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 1995, with 44 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
RP01001	Recall petition	STRUCTURE	Structure	28 Nov 2001	13 Jun 2002	00V189000
EA00011	Engineering analysis	ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION	Engine and Engine Cooling	10 Apr 2000	12 Jan 2001	00V189000
RQ97017	Recall query	CRADLE BOLT FAILURES	Structure	2 Oct 1997	Open	97V058000
PE94063	Preliminary evaluation	CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	12 Aug 1994	21 Dec 1994
PE94048	Preliminary evaluation	SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE	Engine and Engine Cooling	21 Jun 1994	30 Dec 1994
EA92024	Engineering analysis	STICKING THROTTLE	Vehicle Speed Control / Linkages	26 Jun 1992	31 Jan 1994
EA91049	Engineering analysis	JACK FAILURE	Equipment	26 Nov 1991	28 Oct 1992
PE91072	Preliminary evaluation	STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION	Steering	1 May 1991	8 Jul 1991

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1991 Oldsmobile CutlassThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/oldsmobile/cutlass/1991/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?: 4,310,372 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 58 recall campaigns for the Oldsmobile Cutlass, model years 1967 to 1999. 6 of them name the 1991 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass name most often?: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 77 of 266 component mentions, or 289.5 per 1,000. For all 1991 vehicles the figure is 181.9 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass open?: 1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 8 that name this model year.