Oldsmobile Cutlass owners have reported 68 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine cooling system (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I have a 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass with 55,000 miles--the car has a 3. 1 liter v6 with a blown intake gasket-- it cost me $550 to have this fixed. Per 3 mechanics --"all"l 3. 1 intake gaskets go out at around 50,00 miles I feel the gm should pay for defects that effects all 3. Read details...
Engine overheating -- coolant leaking into engine. Intake mainfold gasket showed signs of failing at around 57,000 miles failed completely at 59,000 miles. Did some research on internet and found dozens of reports of similar problems with the 3. 1 liter v-6 engine in this and similar gm models. Read details...
Consumer states that vehicle cuts off on her at will. Has taken vehicle to 2 mechanics, and they could not find out the cause. Consumer gets scared when crossing an intersection, because she is afraid that vehicle will cut off and another vehicle may run into her. Read details...
Vehicle was consuming anti freeze excessively. This was caused by the lower gasket in the engine leaking anti freeze. The anti freeze was going into the engine and mixing with the oil. Read details...
I currently have the following problems with my 1998 olds Cutlass gl. My power steering is stiff and makes a "wailing" noise. My coolent system has a leak. My heat and air have completey stopped working. Read details...