Gasoline Engine problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Three problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2001

When slowing down or coming to a stop vehicle is not able to accelerate at a correct speed. When slowing down vehicle will shut off. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2001

Power failure- driving approx. 20mph- car hesitates- travels 3-5mph-need to stop the car to pick up speed. Had it to the dealer 10 times- replaced pcm, fuel regulater/pump and catalytic converter -power loss problem still remains.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2001

While driving, abs light will illuminate on dashboard. Dealer has been notified about light; however, has replaced brake sensor and the problem is still occurring. Consumer states that gas fumes and smoke fumes were being emitted from engine.




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