1989 OLDSMOBILE CIERA Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
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Common Problems
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH DURING HIGH WINDS, CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LANDAU ROOF HAD BLOWN OFF, MANUFACTUER NOTIFIED. *TT
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH DURING HIGH WINDS, CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LANDAU ROOF HAD BLOWN OFF, MANUFACTUER NOTIFIED. *TT
BRAKES LOCK WHEN WET, EVEN AFTER NEW BRAKES AND MASTER CYCLINDER INSTALLED , DOING IT SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW AND BOUGHT BY MY MOTHER WITH 3 MILES ON IT. ONE BRAKE OR ANOTHER WILL LOCK AFTER A RAIN STORM. AFTER CONTINUAL PUMPING THEY WILL DRY AND STOP LOCKING TILL THEY GET WET AGAIN. HAVE HAD ALL NEW ...
BRAKES LOCK WHEN WET, EVEN AFTER NEW BRAKES AND MASTER CYCLINDER INSTALLED , DOING IT SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW AND BOUGHT BY MY MOTHER WITH 3 MILES ON IT. ONE BRAKE OR ANOTHER WILL LOCK AFTER A RAIN STORM. AFTER CONTINUAL PUMPING THEY WILL DRY AND STOP LOCKING TILL THEY GET WET AGAIN. HAVE HAD ALL NEW ...
FUEL LINE RUSTED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION. *AK
WHILE CROSSING A MAIN INTERSECTION CAR DIED, AND CONSUMER HAD TO MANUALLY GET OUT OF CAR. *AK
ALL 4 TIRES HAD DEEP CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALLS BY 30,000 MILES AND WERE REPLACED.
CRUISE CONTROL COMES ON BY ITSELF, EVEN WHEN TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, DURING HUMID OR DAMP DRIVING CONDITIONS.
BODY IS CRAKCING AT THE B-PILLAR, NEAR THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT, CAUSING THE DOORS TO CLOSE HARD AND MAY COME OPEN IN A CRASH.
WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE BRAKE LEVER MAY RELEASE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC
COMPUTER FAILED.
WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE STUCK IN A POSITION AND LOST CONTROL. THE CAR HIT A CAR/LAMP POST AND A HOUSE. *AK CAR ALSO HIT 2ND CAR. CAR WENT THROUGH LIVING ROOM WINDOW. *YH
HORN IS INOPERATIVE.
CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER AND LAP BELTS ARE INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
COMPUTER FAILED TWICE.
PLASTIC CLIP ON REAR SEAT BELTS HAS DISINTEGRATED. *AK PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
DURING REAR IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK FELL BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
UPON DECELERATING LOCK UP VALVE CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO STAY ENGAGED. *AK
UPON DECELERATING LOCK UP VALVE CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO STAY ENGAGED. *AK
SEATBELT RECALL REPAIRS DELAYED DUE TO SCHEDULING. *DSH
WHEN ENGAGING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE SURGES AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. TT
DRIVERS SIDE SHOULDER/LAP BELT WHEN MOVED FORWARD FAILED TO RETRACT. OWNER STATES MUST OPEN DOOR POSSIBLY WHILE DRIVING FOR TENSION TO TIGHTEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS BROKEN . TT
DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN SEAT BELT RECALL PARTS.
DRIVER IS UNABLE TO UNLATCH SEAT BELT BUCKLE. TT
ALL FOUR RIMS BROKEN. *SD
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED OVER NIGHT W/CAUSE UNKNOWN BY HEBER SPRINGS FIRE DEPT. AREA AFFECTED MOSTLY FRONT LEFT TIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ALL BRAKES REPLACED WITHIN 70,000 MILES; WEAR OUT PREMATURELY; TAKE LOT OF FOOT PRESSURE TO PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. TT
ALL BRAKES REPLACED WITHIN 70,000 MILES; WEAR OUT PREMATURELY; TAKE LOT OF FOOT PRESSURE TO PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. TT
SEAT BELT HOUSING BRACKET BROKE. *SKD
SEAT BELT BUCKLE BRACKETS/LOCKING MECHANISM FELL APART, PREVENTING SEAT BELTS FROM LOCKING.
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR CUT OFF. TT
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
REAR BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. BRAKE PADS. TT
DUNLOP TIRE FAILURE. TT
VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. TT
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD