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
Engine & cooling
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
Latest Ciera engine complaints
LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK INTO OIL
LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK ON GM 3.1 L V6. *NLM
The engine stopped working in december of 2002. Which had to be replaced. *Jb
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
The oxygen sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
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
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
#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
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
Vehicle stalled while driving 60 mph causing a loss of power
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
Engine continually failing, unable to determine cause.
Manifold gasket failed. Will driving gasket ran hot; the manifold gasket was spewing water and the gasket had to be changed.
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
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