One problem related to brake pedal and linkage has been reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer drove about 4 miles then began to park once he reached his destination. When applying brakes the vehicle kept going, jumped a parking block and landed in the street. Consumer realized that foot slipped from brake pedal and hit the gas pedal. This is the fourth time this has happened. Consumer says because the groves on the pedal are running sideways ahd the top is so smooth there is no resistance for feet slipping.