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Dec 4, 2014 Steering 97,595 mi

WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED. I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE, AND LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THAT THE LIGHTS HAD COME IN AND THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IN PARK AND START THE ENGINE. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS THE REST OF THAT TRIP. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE SAME THING HA...

Dec 4, 2014 Engine 97,595 mi

WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED. I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE, AND LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THAT THE LIGHTS HAD COME IN AND THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IN PARK AND START THE ENGINE. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS THE REST OF THAT TRIP. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE SAME THING HA...

Dec 4, 2014 Steering 97,595 mi

WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED. I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE, AND LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THAT THE LIGHTS HAD COME IN AND THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IN PARK AND START THE ENGINE. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS THE REST OF THAT TRIP. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE SAME THING HA...

Dec 4, 2014 Engine 97,595 mi

WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED. I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE, AND LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THAT THE LIGHTS HAD COME IN AND THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IN PARK AND START THE ENGINE. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS THE REST OF THAT TRIP. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE SAME THING HA...

Dec 30, 2003 Seat Belts 36,823 mi

REA SEAT BELTS UNABLE TO FASTEN THEM TO SECURE PASSENGERS. BUCKLES RECESSED TO FAR INTO REAR SEAT CUSHION. REQUIRES ASISTANCE TOBUCKLES PASSENGERS BELTS. VERY DANGEROUS.

Dec 30, 2003 Seat Belts 36,823 mi

REA SEAT BELTS UNABLE TO FASTEN THEM TO SECURE PASSENGERS. BUCKLES RECESSED TO FAR INTO REAR SEAT CUSHION. REQUIRES ASISTANCE TOBUCKLES PASSENGERS BELTS. VERY DANGEROUS.

May 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

I OWN A 1997 OLDSMOBILE REGENCY V6-3800 3.8L, VIN: [XXX]. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING COOLANT, AND THE COST TO REPLACE IS APPROX. $800~$1000, DUE TO A GASKET FAILURE. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE GASKET SHOULD HAVE FAILED SO SOON. THE SERVICE DEPT. AT OLDS TELLS ME THAT THEIR ARE GASKET PROBLEMS WITH 3....

May 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

I OWN A 1997 OLDSMOBILE REGENCY V6-3800 3.8L, VIN: [XXX]. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING COOLANT, AND THE COST TO REPLACE IS APPROX. $800~$1000, DUE TO A GASKET FAILURE. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE GASKET SHOULD HAVE FAILED SO SOON. THE SERVICE DEPT. AT OLDS TELLS ME THAT THEIR ARE GASKET PROBLEMS WITH 3....

Jun 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE TWICE, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE.*AK TO STOP ENGINE STALLING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *YH

Jun 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE TWICE, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE.*AK TO STOP ENGINE STALLING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *YH

Jul 21, 2000 Seat Belts

FEMALE PARTS IN THREE REAR SEAT SEAT BELTS ARE TOO SHORT, CAN'T GET A GOOD GRIP TO PLUG THEM INTO THE MALE ENDS. CONSUMER STATED THAT IN WINTER TIME WHILE HAVING ON A LOT OF CLOTHES BELTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO FASTEN, SO CONSUMER IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.*AK

Jul 21, 2000 Seat Belts

FEMALE PARTS IN THREE REAR SEAT SEAT BELTS ARE TOO SHORT, CAN'T GET A GOOD GRIP TO PLUG THEM INTO THE MALE ENDS. CONSUMER STATED THAT IN WINTER TIME WHILE HAVING ON A LOT OF CLOTHES BELTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO FASTEN, SO CONSUMER IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY BLEW UP BECAUSE ACID LEAKED FROM THE POSITIVE TERMINAL. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY BLEW UP BECAUSE ACID LEAKED FROM THE POSITIVE TERMINAL. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK

May 25, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND VISUAL SYSTEM

May 25, 2000 Visibility

DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND VISUAL SYSTEM

May 25, 2000 Electrical System

DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND VISUAL SYSTEM

May 25, 2000 Visibility

DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND VISUAL SYSTEM

Oct 11, 1999 Electrical System

WIRES TO SPARK PLUGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSE MISFIRING. OWNER'S MANUAL SAYS TO REPLACE AT 100,000 MILES. THEY ARE CAUSING PROBLEMS AT 46,000 MILES.

Oct 11, 1999 Electrical System

WIRES TO SPARK PLUGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSE MISFIRING. OWNER'S MANUAL SAYS TO REPLACE AT 100,000 MILES. THEY ARE CAUSING PROBLEMS AT 46,000 MILES.

Sep 24, 1999 Seats

THIS VEHICLE HAS AN ELCTRICAL DRIVERS SEAT, WHEN THE CONSUMER SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF THE SEAT AUTOMATICALY ADJUSTED ITSELF ALL THE WAY UP TO THE STEERING WHELL AND WILL NOT RETURN. THE SEAT IS SO CLOSE THE CONSUMER CANNOT SIT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. MJS

Sep 24, 1999 Seats

THIS VEHICLE HAS AN ELCTRICAL DRIVERS SEAT, WHEN THE CONSUMER SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF THE SEAT AUTOMATICALY ADJUSTED ITSELF ALL THE WAY UP TO THE STEERING WHELL AND WILL NOT RETURN. THE SEAT IS SO CLOSE THE CONSUMER CANNOT SIT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. MJS

Sep 8, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION INSULATOR--BUSHINGS, LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SWAY BAR.

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

SIDE BARS HOLDING WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCT VIEW. SEAT BELTS HARD TO BUCKLE BECAUSE OF PLACEMENT.

Sep 8, 1999 Seat Belts

SIDE BARS HOLDING WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCT VIEW. SEAT BELTS HARD TO BUCKLE BECAUSE OF PLACEMENT.

Sep 8, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION INSULATOR--BUSHINGS, LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SWAY BAR.

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

SIDE BARS HOLDING WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCT VIEW. SEAT BELTS HARD TO BUCKLE BECAUSE OF PLACEMENT.

Sep 8, 1999 Seat Belts

SIDE BARS HOLDING WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCT VIEW. SEAT BELTS HARD TO BUCKLE BECAUSE OF PLACEMENT.

Mar 8, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT FIT AROUND THE CONSUMER. THEY ARE TOO SMALL DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT FIT AROUND THE CONSUMER. THEY ARE TOO SMALL DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

TWO WHEEL STUDS AND LUG NUTS FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE A/C ON LIGHT/INDICATOR IS TOO SMALL TO BE OBSERVED WHILE DRIVING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

TWO WHEEL STUDS AND LUG NUTS FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE A/C ON LIGHT/INDICATOR IS TOO SMALL TO BE OBSERVED WHILE DRIVING. YH

Jul 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW BRAKE SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED AND INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER WHICH IS CAUSING A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE AT LEAST 1-2 CAR LENGTHS, AND ALMOST RESULTED IN REAREND COLLISIONS. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NEW BRAKE SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED AND INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER WHICH IS CAUSING A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE AT LEAST 1-2 CAR LENGTHS, AND ALMOST RESULTED IN REAREND COLLISIONS. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SAFETY BELTS TOO SMALL TO USE.

Jun 17, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SAFETY BELTS TOO SMALL TO USE.

Mar 10, 1998 Suspension

GOING HWY SPEED (60MPH) WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO WONDER FOR NO REASON. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORME THAT STABLIZER LINK WAS MISSING FROM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. DEALERSHIP ORDER PART THAT WAS MISSING OFF OF VEHICLE.

Mar 10, 1998 Suspension

GOING HWY SPEED (60MPH) WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO WONDER FOR NO REASON. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORME THAT STABLIZER LINK WAS MISSING FROM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. DEALERSHIP ORDER PART THAT WAS MISSING OFF OF VEHICLE.

Mar 4, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BUCKLE EXTENSION TOO SHORT, DEALER PUT A SLEEVE AROUND EXTENSION BUT DID NOT LENGTHEN THE EXTENSION TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Mar 4, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BUCKLE EXTENSION TOO SHORT, DEALER PUT A SLEEVE AROUND EXTENSION BUT DID NOT LENGTHEN THE EXTENSION TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Jan 29, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS ARE PRACTICALLY UNSABLE.

Jan 29, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS ARE PRACTICALLY UNSABLE.

Jan 27, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILED.

Jan 27, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILED.

Jan 2, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCHES IN THE REAR SEAT ARE NOT ABLE TO BE LATCHED.

Jan 2, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCHES IN THE REAR SEAT ARE NOT ABLE TO BE LATCHED.

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE, IT DOES NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE SPINS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES, SAME PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE, IT DOES NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE SPINS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES, SAME PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Oct 1, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S WIFE WEIGHT IS 125LBS. SHE GOT INTO THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. THE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE TO0 SHORT TO FASTEN AROUND HER. *AK

Oct 1, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMER'S WIFE WEIGHT IS 125LBS. SHE GOT INTO THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. THE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE TO0 SHORT TO FASTEN AROUND HER. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT RECEPTOR ENDS ARE SO SHORT THAT USE OF THE BELTS IS MOST DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE.

Sep 30, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT RECEPTOR ENDS ARE TOO SHORT, USE OF BELTS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP LATCHED.

Sep 30, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT RECEPTOR ENDS ARE SO SHORT THAT USE OF THE BELTS IS MOST DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE.

Sep 30, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT RECEPTOR ENDS ARE TOO SHORT, USE OF BELTS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP LATCHED.

Sep 16, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMERS SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE PASSENGERS, THEE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE SUNKEN INTO THE CUSHIONS ,WHEN PULLED OUT THEY DO NOT REACH. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD GIVE EXTEDNERS WHEN CALLED, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO BE OBESE TO RECEIVE IT. OLDSMOBILE SAID THEY WOULD HAVE SOMETHING...

Sep 16, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMERS SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE PASSENGERS, THEE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE SUNKEN INTO THE CUSHIONS ,WHEN PULLED OUT THEY DO NOT REACH. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD GIVE EXTEDNERS WHEN CALLED, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO BE OBESE TO RECEIVE IT. OLDSMOBILE SAID THEY WOULD HAVE SOMETHING...

Jul 17, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE OUTSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRROR TOO SMALL.

Jul 17, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE OUTSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRROR TOO SMALL.

May 27, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO BUCKLE BECAUSE BUCKLE GOES UNDER THE SEAT.

May 27, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO BUCKLE BECAUSE BUCKLE GOES UNDER THE SEAT.

Apr 1, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR AN AVERAGE 150 TO 170 LB. PERSON.

Apr 1, 1997 Seat Belts

THE BUCKLE FOR SEAT BELTS ARE TOO SHORT.

Apr 1, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR AN AVERAGE 150 TO 170 LB. PERSON.

Apr 1, 1997 Seat Belts

THE BUCKLE FOR SEAT BELTS ARE TOO SHORT.

Feb 21, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS STRAPS TOO SHORT.

Feb 21, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS STRAPS TOO SHORT.

Dec 19, 1996 Visibility

AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING SYSTEM TURNS THE TEMPERATURE DOWN TO 60 DEGREES ERRATICALLY, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO FOG IN FREEZING WEATHER.

Dec 19, 1996 Visibility

AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING SYSTEM TURNS THE TEMPERATURE DOWN TO 60 DEGREES ERRATICALLY, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO FOG IN FREEZING WEATHER.