1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass service brakes, hydraulic problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, a puddle of brake fluid was observed on the ground underneath the driver's side seat. Upon further inspection it was determined that the brake lines had rusted along the fittings. The contact confirmed that the vehicle had not been driven in…”
filed Jun 8, 2006
“My 1993 olds cutlass sl has had brake calipers replaced twice in a year in the rear with gm parts once in the front. All rotors replaced, twice in the front. The hop I take the car for service says the cutlass has problems with brake components on this car. I wasn't notified of any recall. Any…”
filed Aug 30, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
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% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 51 | 38% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 60 | 31% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 51 | 50% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 42 | 37% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 34 | 46% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.