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1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile

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 Mar 15, 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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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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile, most frequently naming the engine, suspension and tires & wheels categories. 8 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

  • Engine125.0%
  • Suspension125.0%
  • Tires & wheels125.0%
  • Visibility125.0%

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

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

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

Visibility
Filed Mar 15, 2005

AFTER CLEANING ICE OFF THE WINDSHIELD & WIPERS. I TURNED ON THE WIPERS & FLUID TO CLEAN MY WINDSHIELD. WHEN I URNED THE WIPERS OFF, THE WIPERS STOPPED IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIPERS CONTINUED TO WORK, BUT STOPPED IN THE INCORRECT POSITION. I HAS SINCE SEEN AT LEAST 5 OTHER INTRIGUES IN MY AREA WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ONE LADY I SPOKE TO, (HERS WAS A 1998), GAVE ME THE SAME SCENARIO AS TO HOW HER WIPERS WERE NOW IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION.*AK

NHTSA ID
10114137
Incident
Dec 18, 2004
Engine
Filed Mar 7, 2005

THE INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED AND BECAUSE OF THE GASKET LEAKING I NOW HAVE LIFTERS THAT HAVE TO BE REPLACED. IT COST ME $500 TO REPLACE THE GASKET. I CANNOT AFFORD TO DO ANY MORE REPAIRS. SO I'M NOW PAYING FOR A CAR THAT I CAN'T DRIVE. I THINK GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD PAY TO FIX MY VAN SINCE THEY FAILED TO RECALL KNOWING THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE GASKETS.*AK

NHTSA ID
10112642
Incident
Jan 25, 2005
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 17, 2000

FIRESTONE TIRES BEGAN SHOWING SIGN OF WEAR PREMATURELY. NLM

NHTSA ID
557964
Suspension
Filed May 19, 1999

THE RIGHT REAR STRUT BLEW AN OIL SEAL, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE RIGHT REAR DISC BRAKE. THIS HAPPENED LESS THAN 48 HOURS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE *AK

NHTSA ID
706668
Incident
May 19, 1999

Manufacturer communications

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

081101

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

CONCERNS WITH LEFT OUTSIDE MIRROR VIBRATION. *TT

010139003

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

INFORMATION REGARDING J 44551 A/C SUCTION SCREEN KIT REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES AFTER CATASTROPHIC COMPRESSOR FAILURES FOR PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH DELPHI HD6, HU6 AND HT6 COMPRESSORS. *TT

990866002A

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

THIS BULLETIN INFORMS DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE TRAP RESISTANT REAR COMPARTMENT (TRUNK) KIT. *TT

990941004

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING SWITCHES TO TURN OFF AND ON FRONTAL AIR BAGS FOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT

990940004

SEATS

GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT

000602001

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPOSITE RADIATOR END TANK MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE RUNNING HOT, OVERHEADING AND / OR LOSS OF COOLANT. *TT

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 Oldsmobile by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2003300—
2002200—
2001700—
2000400—
1999Viewing400—
1998800—
1997100—
1996300—
1995120032.7
1994400—
1993401—
1992301—
1991101—
1990201—
1989301—
1988002—
1987203—
1986005—
1985005—
1984202—
1983101—
1982100—
1969010—
1968010—
1967010—

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.