Exterior Lighting Problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass

Oldsmobile Cutlass owners have reported 24 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal switch (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass

The Headlights problem

Car lights slowly went out on drive home. Antilock brakes went out, power steering went out and finally all the lights went out and vehicle would not start. Replaced battery-horn wouldn't work and light continued to come on.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

Turn signal switch/multi function switch that also controls the cruise control, wipers, and windshield washer. 1. I can't put the turn signal lever in the locked position when signaling a right or left turn, the signals won't work.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. When the brake pedal was depressed the tail lights failed to illuminate. The mechanic stated that there was failure in the circuit. Occasionally, it took approximately five minutes before the gears engaged when attempting to shift from park to reverse.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Flasher Unit problem

Signal lights/hazard lights intermittent or not at all, already recalled on select few gm "malibu" models NHTSA campaign id #03v327000 recall date 08/27/04, but not on all affected models and apparently not on Cutlass name plated malibu despite that same part is clearly failing in many   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problem

1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass turn signal and hazard light defective. (NHTSA recall number 03v327 & NHTSA action number rq04005. ) gm will not honor this recall for my vehicle because they said my vehicle has a "branded" title.   Read details...




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