1996 Oldsmobile Ciera engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Head gasket leaked. Consumer indicated that when he went into garage there was water on the floor. Consumer had vehicle checked out by mechanic, who determined there was a head gasket leak. Consumer was quoted a price to have vehicle repaired. Consumer felt that oldsmobile should repair the problem…”
filed Jan 30, 2004
“Was driving vehicle and noticed coolant was getting low. Checked under hood, and fluid was on engine. Head gasket was leaking from right side. *ak”
filed Jun 1, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). Ak
776001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 1997Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has…
776001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 1997
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ciera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Ciera | 8 | 24% |
| 1994 Ciera | 8 | 17% |
| 1990 Ciera | 3 | 15% |
| 1988 Ciera | 5 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.