Engine Exhaust System problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Two problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2000

Engine check light on; diagnostic ran - reported bad air pump which was replaced. Within days light came back on. Diagnostic ran again; same code=bad air pump. Mechanic said the pump is a bad design. The pump allows water to get into pump which then gets into the engine causing damage and the light to come on. $500 later - no resolution; same problem.

2 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2000

Engin echeck engine light came on, and the dealer said the air pump had failed. Even though my car is technically out of the 3 year warranty period by a few months, it has not reached 36,000 miles yet (3 yrs/36,000 mile warranty). I am trying to find out if there are reported problems with the air pump on the 1996 Cutlass.


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