1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass service brakes, hydraulic problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ltr fm sebastian scollo (ct) request assistance in his attempts to be reimbursed for brake repairs on his 1989 gm oldsmobile cutlass supreme.*mr consumer is asking to be reimbursed for brake repairs.*ts *jb”
filed Sep 4, 2003
“Engine just turns off while driving...several times at high speeds...looses steering, brakes...several near collisions. Dealers & repair shops can never duplicate or identify a problem”
filed Oct 24, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Abs warning light is on. *tw
435012A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw
435012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 16 | 20% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 37 | 24% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 24 | 25% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 20 | 16% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 36 | 23% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 35 | 24% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 45 | 32% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 51 | 38% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 60 | 31% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 51 | 50% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 34 | 46% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.