Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme owners have reported 13 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's dash wiring (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The battery failed load test at 7 volts and 200 amps, the vehicle would slowly crank ant start but ran roughly, dealer replaced battery and generator, the vehicle jerks and shudders on hills and upon acceleration, dealer replaced spark plug #3 and #1. Nlm Read details...
While driving the temperature gauge went hot. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic before the vehicle overheats. The dealership has serviced the vehicle 4 times for this issue, in which the thermostat, the water pump, the radiator and the intake gasket were replaced. Read details...
Battery failed and was removed by owner and placed in back of owners suburban to transport for exchange for new battery at wal-mart. Apparently the battery leaked during transport and was not detected. Upon removing battery to bring into store, owner was burned with battery acid. Read details...
Vehicle stalled at any time/ any speed. Mechanic replaced wiring harness, wires were melted. Vehicle has not stalled since. Consumers concern was that same quality wires might fail in other locations of vehicle. Read details...
Vehicle did not give any warning that the battery was discharging. This occurred while driving 55mph on interstate 95 in MA. The electrical system completely shut down as I exited the road. Second time this happened in 4 years. No icons came on to warn me. Read details...