1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass service brakes, hydraulic problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“98 olds cutlass. Rear brake lines rusted through in vicinity of lr wheel . Resulted in sudden total loss of braking due to loss of all brake fluid. No separate reservoir for front brake fluid. Heard of similar event with same model style chevy malibu. No year known. *tr”
filed Mar 2, 2010
“Nar 05/21/2003 *mr water leak in trunk, missing absorber in rear door, suspension noise, 4 new tires replaced, new front brake pads and rotors, and coolant system leakage. *cb”
filed Aug 31, 2004
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% |
| 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% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 51 | 50% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 42 | 37% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 34 | 46% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.