Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass

Oldsmobile Cutlass owners have reported 15 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's carburetor (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel injector (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass

The Carburetor problem

Intake gasket is leaking coolant. Vehicle smoked, and had to contantly keep putting coolant in vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated that intake gaskets needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Fuel Injector problem

Consumer had fuel injector replaced, electrical testing was done on vehicle due to engine check light alert, the next day the vehicle would not start. Vehicle was checked by dealer who determined that battery was not disconnected during testing which caused wires to burn into steering column.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

1998 olds Cutlass lower intake manifold went bad. O-rings went bad on fuel injectors and fuel pressure regulator. 40,000 miles. Manifold gasket problem is fairly common on the chevy lumina and malibu. The mechanics at dealer told me and parts mgr. Said to keep my receipts in case of recall. $888.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

Problem with gas tank when refueling . When the condition occurs which is often , the car will not take more than 1 or 2 gallons of gas. Car was brought back to dealership to check fuel gauge . Dealer stated that this is a common problem caused by equal air pressure inside tank with outside air   Read details...

The Fuel Delivery problem

The vehicle's fuel pressure regulator failed and resulted in sudden acceleration. The consumer was backing out of a parking space, a popping noise occurred and as the consumer was going in reverse the vehicle lost all power and hit two parked vehicles.   Read details...




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