There have been 10 safety recalls for the Oldsmobile Ciera. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Oldsmobile Ciera.
Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Buick Century, 1990 Buick Century, 1991 Buick Century, 1992 Buick Century, 1993 Buick Century, 1994 Buick Century, 1995 Buick Century, 1996 Buick Century, 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1989 Pontiac 6000, 1990 Pontiac 6000, 1991 Pontiac 6000 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Buick Century, 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Recall Summary: The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A short circuit in the power door lock assembly can result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Buick Century, 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: Water intrusion can cause a short circuit in the power door lock assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Buick Century, 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control system. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Buick Century, 1991 Buick Century, 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1990 Pontiac 6000, 1991 Pontiac 6000 |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Summary: The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 15, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 2,216,325 |
| Oct. 4, 1994 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 206 |
| Aug. 31, 1994 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 139,542 |
| Jan. 12, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 49,047 |
| Sep. 1, 1992 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 319,181 |
| Oct. 18, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 27,369 |
| Mar. 16, 1987 | Visibility:windshield | 39 |
| Mar. 29, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 121,095 |
| Feb. 6, 1984 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 76,586 |
| Oct. 13, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 352,036 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera | 1 |
| 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera | 1 |
| 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera | 4 |
| 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera | 2 |
| 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera | 1 |
| 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera | 1 |
| 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera | 1 |
| 1984 Oldsmobile Ciera | 2 |
| 1983 Oldsmobile Ciera | 1 |