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Oldsmobile Ciera Engine problems by year

31 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Oldsmobile Ciera's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Ciera engine complaints

1996 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & cooling

Head gasket leaked. Consumer indicated that when he went into garage there was water on the floor. Consumer had vehicle checked out by mechanic, who determined there was a head gasket leak. Consumer was quoted a price to have vehicle repaired. Consumer felt that oldsmobile should repair the problem free of charge since this was a common problem with this vehicle.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10057248
1996 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & cooling

The engine stopped working in december of 2002. Which had to be replaced. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10017614
1996 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & cooling

Was driving vehicle and noticed coolant was getting low. Checked under hood, and fluid was on engine. Head gasket was leaking from right side. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 889591
1996 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & cooling

The oxygen sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate. Nlm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 561102
1996 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & coolingElectrical system

When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle will cut off and come to a dead stop. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced some wiring. Repairs were not covered under warranty. *Ak *ml

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 863817
1996 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & coolingFuel systemTransmission & drivetrain

Several components have prematurely deteriorated calling into question safety of other related components. The car is 3 years and 6 months old, but has less than 29,000 miles. The problems all seem to deal with rubber (or similar material) components. The engine intake manifold is leaking. The left side axle seal and cover on the transmission is leaking. The serpentine belt was already cracking and needed to be replaced. (The serpentine belt is available for inspection, if so desired). *Ak

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Power trainNHTSA 721469
1996 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & cooling

#6 Cylinder failed resulting in engine failure. Dealer wants to rebuild or replace with a new engine. Consumer feels this major engine problem should not have happend at 44k miles. Nlm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 784576
1987 Oldsmobile CieraSuspensionEngine & coolingFuel system

When driving at any speed the vehicle stalls, consumer has to put the vehicle into neutral.*Ak consumer has had numerous parts replaced to stop vehicle from stalling such as, engine mounts,timing chain, fuel injectors were cleaned, fule filter was replaced,throttle sensor was also replaced, however problem still seems to persist.*Jb

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 849736
1988 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & coolingFuel systemTransmission & drivetrain

Since june of 1998 our oldsmoble cutless ciera brougham has been dying whether in motion or at a stop. On occassion it would not re-start. We have had it at the dealers 5 times, and wach time they say they have fixed the problem we currently have our car at an independent dealer because of the same problem. $6000.00 Later and we still have the same problem. Various sensors have been replaced, new transmission, new fuel pump, complete timing replaced. Everytime our car mis-functions nothing ever shows up on the computer, no service engine lights come on. The car just quietly dies. There must be other car owners that have had the same situation as us. Help,help,help

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Power trainNHTSA 704068
1996 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & cooling

Manifold gasket failed. Will driving gasket ran hot; the manifold gasket was spewing water and the gasket had to be changed.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 780671
1996 Oldsmobile CieraEngine & cooling

When traveling about 50 to 60 mph the dashlight came on, the vehicle stalled and cut off. Consumer has contacted the dealer, vehicle awaiting service. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 814604

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