1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph in dry road conditions, the abs light illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. Also, the brake pedal went to the floorboard, and stopping distance was increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who performed a diagnostic, but…”
filed Oct 27, 2006
“The abs check light remained on, which the owner's manual indicated that the brakes may not operate properly. Consumer contacted manufacturer.*ak the brake lights failed and a wire within the steering column broke. *nm”
filed Mar 8, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 16 | 20% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 37 | 24% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 24 | 25% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 36 | 23% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 35 | 24% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 45 | 32% |
| 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 1996 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.