Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass

Oldsmobile Cutlass owners have reported 6 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 08/02/2004

While driving steering jerked uncontrollably. Consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle, and it collided with another vehicle. No injuries reported. However, consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer. For inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

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2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 01/10/2004

Loss of power steering, grinding noise, leaking fluid.

3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 12/05/2001

Engine(ignition) quits while car is being driven. All power systems are lost, making steering and braking difficult. Engine restarts when key is turned off and then turned on to restart. This is an electrical or computer problem that seems to be reset when the ignition switch is turned off and then on again. Could be a very dangerous situation.

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4 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 04/20/1999

While driving 40 mph the power steering went out. Driver was able to pull to the side of the road safely. Driver experienced this same problem about a month ago with 4800 miles on the vehicle. The dealer is aware of the problem. The vehicle is being repaired by the dealer. Please provide any further details.

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5 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 11/20/1998

When car was parked, and then whenattempting to be driven, it had no power steering. This happens about every 15,000 miles.

6 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

The upper and lower control arms were replaced twice; once at 2055 miles and once at 6000 miles. This was due to a noise the driver heard when driving. Also, while driving the vehicle the power steering went out. This happened on December 13, 1997.


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