1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“General motors recently recalled the 1997-2005 chevrolet malibu for the ignition switch problem. I own the sister vehicle which is a 1998 oldsmobile cutlass. This vehicle is the identical layout of the chevrolet malibu which has been recalled. I sent a couple of e-mail messages to the gm customer…”
filed Jul 10, 2014
“Have had ignition switch just shut off driving down the road. Exactly as described in gm's recent recall on ignition switches on newer cars. Loses all electrical power and engine shuts off. Has happened numerous times while I have owned it for the last 10 or so years. When it happens I just quickly…”
filed Mar 31, 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 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…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 18 | 23% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 15 | 12% |
| 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 1998 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.