NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated Pulleys Problems

4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 182004

Cutlass

  • 60,000 miles

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While driving at 30 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming through the engine. Suddenly, steering wheel locked. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the technician determined that serpentine belt broke.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011998

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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

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