1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hi, I filed my complaint with you on the phone in january. Anyway, I tried to start my car and it would not start, my security light stayed on and I had to have my car towed to berger chevrolet at 2525 28th street s.e. Grand rapids, mi 49512 (616)949-5200. I talked to the service advisor 4102. My…”
filed Mar 17, 2015
“Could not turn ignition switch off. Needed to disconnect the cable to the power coil to turn off the engine. After several similar incidents, had to replace the ignition switch at a cost of $147.15. Gm has a recall for a similar problem on several later model cars. Request reimbursement of my…”
filed Jun 6, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 2, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 18 | 23% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 15 | 16% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 21 | 15% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 22 | 16% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 23 | 12% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 9 | 9% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 20 | 18% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 6 | 8% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.