Oldsmobile Cutlass Engine problems by year

The theft light comes on and the car won't start and it's a on going problem. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1985 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. The vehicle lost power while driving uphill. A few years earlier, the vehicle was taken to an auto garage for a diagnosis, but no failure was found. The failure continued and on april 13, 2008, the failure was identified as the oiler racker arm assembly. The assembly was missing a hole for the oil to flow through the engine. The manufacturer was notified; however, they will not offer any assistance due to the age of the vehicle. The speed and dealer information were unknown. The current mileage was 140,000 and failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06/08 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile cutlass. While driving 10 mph or greater the vehicle would shut off without warning when the brake was depressed. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to start and eventually would not start at all. The check engine light illuminated. The local mechanic diagnosed the failure as needing a new intake manifold and made the repair. The check engine light has begun to illuminate and the vehicle continues to experience difficulty starting. The local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing another intake manifold. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin, powertrain, engine size, and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 140,000 and failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 07/10/07 *tr

Intake manifold gasket failed twice. First repaired at monroe service on 11-18-2005 at 76655 miles the cost was $731.16. Second repair was at goodyear gemini on 12-21-2006 at 82274miles. The cost was $642.40. Both facilities were ase certified. I have been an assistant store manager in the past for both procare and goodyear, and rarely saw a failure of an intake manifold gasket, except in early foriegn engines with aluminum blocks or aluminum heads or both. I just had a front brake overhaul at midas,...

I have a 1998 oldsmobile cutlass with 55,000 miles--the car has a 3.1 Liter v6 with a blown intake gasket-- it cost me $550 to have this fixed. Per 3 mechanics --"all"l 3.1 Intake gaskets go out at around 50,00 miles I feel the gm should pay for defects that effects all 3.1S I've had 40+ cars in my life and never ever had an intake manifold go out on any of them---------to me that's a mfg defect!!! *Jb

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET- 3100 V6 ENGINE ON GM PRODUCT. *JB

Dt:the contact stated the intake manifold gasket leaked oil and antifreeze due to the type of plastic that was manufactured for this gasket. The gasket has not been repaired because the manufacturer will not assist in the cost. *Ak updated 11/30/2005 - although the dealer verified the problem as requested by the manufacturer they refused refused to cover the cost of the repair. *Nm

Water level light continued to come on every few weeks - leaking head gasket. Coolant contaminated the oil. *Jb

My coolent is leaking. I have had my head gasket replaced twice and it I still have leak. I was told by the gm service department to expect to replace my head gaskit every 20-40,000 miles. There is a defect. Also my ac keeps shutting off. My power window are getting stuck when the windows are down. There has never been a accident in this car. I am the first and only owner.

Engine overheating -- coolant leaking into engine. Intake mainfold gasket showed signs of failing at around 57,000 miles failed completely at 59,000 miles. Did some research on internet and found dozens of reports of similar problems with the 3.1 Liter v-6 engine in this and similar gm models. Contacted oldsmobile customer service and was able to negotiate a 50/50 on the cost of repair.

Consumer stated that the vehicle continued to shut down in traffic, and leaked antifreeze continuously. *Ak

I currently have the following problems with my 1998 olds cutlass gl. My power steering is stiff and makes a "wailing" noise. My coolent system has a leak. My heat and air have completey stopped working. I have had problems (in the past that have been repaired_ with my power window locking up (drivers side). The sound system shorted out. The cd player quit working. I have replaced my wiper blades several times and they still do not clear the windshield completely. One time when my teens were using my car, they were on the interstate and the car went completely dead...Not only were they terrified, it was a very dangerous situation for them to be in.*Ak

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

Engine overheated. Consumer made it home, and after the vehicle was inspected, it was discovered that engine was defective. The manufacturer offered no assistance.*Ak