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1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 28, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 24, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, most frequently naming the airbags, driver assistance and electrical categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Airbags116.7%
  • Driver assistance116.7%
  • Electrical116.7%
  • Powertrain (other)116.7%
  • Seat belts116.7%
  • Visibility116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
92V094000

SEAT BELTS

Jul 1, 1992
219,571 units potentially affected
The defect: THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT.
The remedy: INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
91V186000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Oct 29, 1991
224,588 units potentially affected
The defect: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
The risk: IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE91109ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

DASH REFLCTS IN WINDSHIELD

Opened Aug 1, 1991
Closed Nov 29, 1991

There is no summary currently available

VISIBILITY

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Powertrain (other)
Filed Sep 28, 2005

I HAVE A 1991 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER (STATION WAGON). FOR THE LAST TWO DAYS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN "SWIGGLY" WHEN COMING TO A STOP. NOT SO BAD YESTERDAY, NOTICEABLY WORSE TODAY. A STUCK FRONT CALIPER WAS SUSPECTED. HOWEVER, ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY VEHICLE BECAME VERY UNSTABLE WHILE DECELERATING FROM APPROX. 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED FOR A FLAT TIRE, ETC. NO OBVIOUS PROBLEM WAS FOUND. UPON ATTEMPTING TO RE-ENTER TRAFFIC, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET WAS RIPPED FROM THE REAR AXLE HOUSING CAUSING THE TIRE TO HIT THE FRONT OF THE WHEEL WELL CAUSING BODY DAMAGE. WHEN FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR, THE TIRE THEN SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF THE WHEEL WELL CAUSING MORE BODY DAMAGE, AND BRINGING THE CAR TO A SCREECHING HALT, LUCKILY STILL ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS ALSO PULLED FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND IS NOW WEDGED TIGHT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE BRACKET THAT RIPPED LOOSE HAD BEEN ATTACHED TO THE AXLE TUBE WITH TWO SHORT WELDS, AS IS DONE DURING FIXTURING, AND NEVER FULLY WELDED. THE OTHER SIDE BRACKET IS FULLY WELDED. IF THIS WOULD HAD HAPPENED AT SPEED, THE CONSEQUENCES PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY AS THE CAR WOULD HAVE GONE INTO AN UNCONTROLLED SKID INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC. *NM

NHTSA ID
10138067
Incident
Sep 28, 2005
Mileage
131,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jan 18, 2000
Fire reported

AS SOON AS CONSUMER WENT TO TURN IGINTION, GREAT AMOUNT OF SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM ENGINE. WITHIN SECONDS VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED BY FLAMES. *AK

NHTSA ID
855034
Incident
Dec 10, 1999
Seat belts
Filed Mar 19, 1999

THE FEMALE PART ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS BROKEN. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BUCKLE. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
835981
Incident
Mar 12, 1999
Visibility
Filed Oct 7, 1998

DASHBOARD REFLECTS IN THE WINDSHIELD WHEN DRIVING, THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

NHTSA ID
827762
Incident
Aug 13, 1998
Airbags
Filed Jun 18, 1998

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ID
537130
Incident
Jun 15, 1998
Driver assistance
Filed Jan 12, 1995
Crash reported

AUTO-TRAN: ENGINE ACCELERATED WHILE PARKED AND SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO PARK; LURCHED FORWARD; HIT 2 PARKED VEHICLES; 2ND OCCURENCE. HIT GARAGE WALL, 1ST OCCURENCE.

NHTSA ID
958641
Incident
Jan 11, 1995

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

130089009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

020730024A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

438206A

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

UNKNOWN

438206

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1994200—
1993100—
1992173056.5
1991Viewing631—
1990000—
1989200—
1988110—
1987220—
1986101040.6
1985010—
1984010—
1983100—
1979010—
1978010—
1977020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.