Oldsmobile CUTLASS SUPREME brakes problems
39 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
196 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
76,475 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 to 1997 model years. Data snapshot: . 42 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
39 of 196 complaints match this topic (19.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 741290 · 2001-02-21 (February 21, 2001)
REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FALLS APART --NO BRAKE SHOES AT ALL IN REAR. GRINDING OF DRUMS AGAINST OTHER BRAKE PARTS. *AK
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Owner report 8022072 · 2002-11-01 (November 1, 2002)
INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES ROTORS, CALIPERS AND PADS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
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Owner report 722079 · 2000-04-29 (April 29, 2000)
I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MPH WHEN I HEARD A THUMP AND MY CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND I TRIED TO TURN IT BACK TO THE LEFT BUT THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED AND THE DID NOT SO I SLAMMED THE BRAKES ON AND AVOIDED A MAIL BOX AND ANY BODY DAMAGE TOTHE CAR AND THE PASSENGER AND MYSELF. THE STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT AND THE FRAME WAS ABOUT 5 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. THE BUSHINGS NEED REPLACED, THE MOUNTING BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FRAME NEED REPLACED AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE NEEDS REPLACED AT THIS POINT. THE MECHANIC I HAVE WORKING ON IT SAID THE F…
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Owner report 800251 · 1996-07-30 (July 30, 1996)
THE REAR BRAKES WERE NEVER OPERATIVE ON THE VEHICLE AND THE PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL.*AK *JB
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Owner report 561584 · 2001-06-13 (June 13, 2001)
THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 90V-185, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED DUE TO VIN. NLM
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