Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have any recalls?

The 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has 1 recall on file with NHTSA, including issues with steering:rack and pinion.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?

54 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?

There are 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.

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1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

SL Coupe 2-Door
SL Sedan 4-Door
Base Sedan 4-Door
Base Coupe 2-Door

Engines covered

3.1L 189Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
3.4L 207Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #03V52700011/12/2003Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARI

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERIN

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THA

TSB #10000782

REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT

TSB #619360

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

TSB #619370

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING

TSB #617767

CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TT

TSB #615074

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION SCRUNCH / POPPING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE THAT IS APPARENT DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT

TSB #615073

SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE

TSB #609669

A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATING ON THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL AFTER A LONG DECELERATION WITH THE TRANSMISSION TYPICALLY IN THE OVERDRIVE POSITION. YD

TSB #6089996

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 26 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20040205Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLESCrash reported

THIS HAPPENED SOME TIME AGO BUT I RECENTLY READ OF AN INVESTIGATION THAT YOU HAVE UNDERTAKED AND DECIDED THAT THIS MAY BE RELEVANT. I ALSO HAVE SEEN SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THIS ISSUE. WHILE DRIVING, TH

20000622Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported

UPON IMPACT, IN A REAR COLLOSION, DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE REAR SEAT, RESULTING IN INJURIES.*AK

19991202Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYFire reported

BATTERY SMOKING - POSITIVE TERMINAL BURNED OFF BATTERY - BREATHED SMOKE

20010717Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1 injured

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN CONSUMER TURNED IGNITION ON. SHE RECEIVED NECK AND BACK INJURIES WHEN THIS OCCURRED. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHM

20010110Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1 injured

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 DETECTE

Showing the 5 most serious of 54 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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