Automatic Transmission problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

I purchased the vehicle and one week later the transmission had to be fixed, door mechanism had to be replaced, windshield replaced 2 times and now the coolant is leaking along with an oil valve and the car does not accelerate. Cost to repair this time is estimated at $1200.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

When driving in reverse the vehicle jerks, and when turning the steering wheel left or right the vehicle makes a loud crunching noise. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.




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