1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass service brakes, hydraulic problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving rear disc brake on one side sticks on rotor. Had to replace cylinder. Problem has not been remedied as of yet. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.*ak”
filed Mar 19, 2002
“Fluids all full. If engine is turned off and pedal is depressed. When turned on all ok but brakes fail randomly without warning. Has been serviced by brake shop. Flush and fill of brake fluid. No visable problems.*ak”
filed Nov 29, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Abs warning light is on. *tw
435012A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw
435012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 16 | 20% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 37 | 24% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 24 | 25% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 20 | 16% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 36 | 23% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 35 | 24% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 45 | 32% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 51 | 38% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 60 | 31% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 42 | 37% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 34 | 46% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
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.