Table 1 shows twelve common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the anti-theft controller (three problems).
This car has had all of its scheduled maintenance performed at the dealership. During the first year that I owned the car, a) the cruise control stopped working and the cable from the cruise control power unit to the throttle body had to be replaced, and b) the carpet started balding in an area Read details...
Anti-theft system on my 1997 olds Cutlass comes on frequently and will not allow my car to start. In researching this issue I see there are literally 100's of complaints regarding this very problem. Gm should be made to fix the issue by completely replacing the defective part with one that is more Read details...
While driving 55-60 mph, the consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering wheel column. The consumer pulled vehicle over, and towed it to repair shop, technician couldn't duplicate the problem. The turn signal switch shorted and burned the wire through the column to the fuse panel. Read details...