Power Train Problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme owners have reported 6 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission gear slipping (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme


Recently reported Power Train problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Automatic Transmission problem

Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearings failure. Consumer was authorized to take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealership to have recall repairs done. The dealer informed the consumer that a leaking rack and pinion needed to be replaced before recall work could be done.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Transmission slips after vehicle has warmed up. After driving the vehicle for approximately 45 min. Or so, if one stops the vehicle shift to park then shift to drive again the vehicle would not move right away.   Read details...

The Constant Velocity Joint problem

Contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The contact stated while driving the front wheels turned outward. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and they informed him that the lower left ball joint/constant velocity joint, and the control arm were either broke or damaged.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

While driving and without warning steering wheel locked up. Dealer replaced rack and pinion and right axle. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer where they found the lower pinion bearing damaged, dust cap missing, power steering pump leaking, serpentine belt cracked and the right axle boot torn,   Read details...




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