1995 Oldsmobile Ciera problems & reliability
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
5 complaints report injuries (9 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 29% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 24% |
| Power Train | 4 | 12% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% |
| Seats | 2 | 6% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 14 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“While in motion, vehicle started to vibrate, consumer was not able to control the vehicle at that intense vibration,consumer pulled into a good year tire center. One tire had shredded, which was replaced, consumer took vehicle for tire inspection at the dealership, the other three were defective also. *jg (michelin…”
Tires · filed Jul 2, 2002
“Electrical short circuit is draining battery and alternator when vehicle is in off position. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer unable to correct problem. *ak battery and alternator replacing did not correct the problem. *yh”
Electrical System · filed Feb 20, 2001
“4 fuel pumps, 2 transmissions have been replaced,has a 3.8 engine in it, it is suppose to have a 3.1 engine in it,relay switch replaced at which time found that electrical system had been running higher than it should have the whole time we owned the car, 1 antilock brake system motor in result of electrical, 1 vacuum…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Oct 13, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera.
Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). Ak
776001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 1997
Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has…
776001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly). *sd
576124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1995
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Exhaust manifold seal squeak. *tw
436604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995
Oil leak at the rocker cover. *tw
476135 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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