High Severity Issue
This component has been associated with crashes, fires, or deaths.
This Problem Across All Years
1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUFFERED VEHICLE FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND REALIZED THE CAR WAS SMOKING, THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ON FIRE. *CB *JB
1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUFFERED VEHICLE FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND REALIZED THE CAR WAS SMOKING, THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ON FIRE. *CB *JB
VEHICLES ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT).
VEHICLES ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT).
RADIATOR FAILURE.
TIMING GEARS/VALVE SEALS/ GASKETS/REAR MAIN BEARING FAILED.
THERMOSTAT FAILURE.
ENGINE BELTS FAILED.
RADIATOR FAILURE.
TIMING GEARS/VALVE SEALS/ GASKETS/REAR MAIN BEARING FAILED.
THERMOSTAT FAILURE.
ENGINE BELTS FAILED.
THE ENGINE OIL STRAINER IS NOT DESIGNED CORRECTLY. TT
THE ENGINE OIL STRAINER IS NOT DESIGNED CORRECTLY. TT