1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile cutlass. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled in the middle of the highway. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed Nov 17, 2015
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile cutlass. When the contact inserted the key into the ignition, the anti- theft warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The engine would not start until the light dimmed. She took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the…”
filed Oct 30, 2008
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…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This 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…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 18 | 23% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 16 | 10% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 21 | 15% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 22 | 16% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 23 | 12% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 9 | 9% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 20 | 18% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 6 | 8% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.