NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
55 miles

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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner Comments

problem #11

Oct 152006

Cutlass 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS light comes on very frequently when hitting a bump in the road or making a turn. Has done so since the car was purchased and has been in numerous times about problem, having several parts relating to ABS and brakes replaced.

- Palestine, TX, USA

problem #10

Jun 182003

Cutlass 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 600 miles
ABS light comes on at random times, usually during a turn, but no adverse conditions occur. When diagnosed, it was stated that the speed sensor was bad. I have had both front speed sensors replaced about 3-4 times under warranty, and since the warranty has run out, I just deal with the light. I just brought it in for this problem about 6 weeks ago, and again the computer diagnostics said that it was a speed sensor. This problem has existed since I bought the car.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #9

Jul 052001

Cutlass

  • miles
Complete brake system had to be replaced, rotars, pads, shoes, etc.

- Dracut, MA, USA

problem #8

Sep 011998

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS light has been coming on intermittently, braking distance is normal. Vehicle taken to dealer 15-20 times. Replaced brake pads/ alternator/ battery/ wiring harness, and put in sensor. Did not remedy problem, vehicle at dealer at this time. Serpentine and tensioner belt broken. Security light blinks due to bad theft lock sensor assembly. Blower speeds inoperative. A/C control inoperative. Left front seat belt buckle falls to floor. Power window inoperable due to electrical switch failure.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

problem #7

Nov 302000

(reported on)

Cutlass

  • miles
After driving vehicle for a month had applied brakes and a grinding noise was heard. Noise proceeded to get worse. Took vehicle back. Brake pads were changed. A month later, needed a new set of brakes. Problem happened every two weeks. Mechanic indicated no knowledge of cause of problem. Brakes kept messing up & were under warranty, but not being properly repaired.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #6

May 082000

Cutlass

  • miles
Brakes have been changed 7 times, there was less than 5000 miles btween sets of brakes being repaired. Took to dealer and they couln't find the cause of the problem.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #5

Oct 061999

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake pads wear out more frequently which causes extended stopping distance and may result in a crash. Currently on 5th pair of brake pads. Also ABS light comes on while making some turns.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #4

Jul 011999

Cutlass

  • miles
Rear brakes malfunctioned due to a design flaw, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also dealer replaced brake calipers/pads and rotors, common problem.

- Revere, MA, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed, causing squeaking noise.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 271997

Cutlass

  • miles
Driving 65 mph w/cruise control on; vehicle started drifting left, off road, put brakes on, but to no avail; vehicle spun around & went right; hit post; air bag did not deploy; vehicle went up post then landed on roof.

- Beaver Dam , WI, USA

problem #1

Mar 101997

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and heard a "grinding noise" at the front end of the vehicle when appling the brake. (same problem with a Cutlass supreme 1996, dealer traded in for this 1997 with the same problem).

- Erie, PA, USA

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