1985 Oldsmobile Ciera Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Oldsmobile Ciera. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The front end suspension cradle pulled through and pulled the entire steering out, and the driver lost steering while slowing down from highway speeds. *ak”
“Antilock brakes failed, causing accident/injury.”
“Antilock brake warning light illuminated.”
“Upon making left turn, vehicle weaved, steering would not respond, resulting in accident/injury.”
“Defective 'o' rings in rack/pinion cause steering to lock up intermittently, causing temporary loss of control. *dsh”
“Transmission failure. *sd”
“Stiff gas pedal. *ak”
“The brakes on the vehicle are locking up which causes the vehicle to skid and not stop. The brakes are hydrualic. Please describe. *ak”
Defect investigations
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
SUMMARY:GM BELIEVES THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED THROUGH ITS PUBLI-CATION OF 7 SERVICE BULLETINS CONCERNING THIS MATTER. IN ADDITION, GMDOES NOT BELIEVE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD.ANALYSIS: THREE FAILURE MODES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED; INSULATING FILM MAYBUILD UP BETWEEN THE BRUSH FACE AND THE…
POWER ST. ASSIST
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:GM HAS DEVELOPED A SPLITRING FIELD REPAIR KIT AND IS EXTENDING THE WARRANRY ON ALL 1982-84 A,J, AND X, BODY CARS AND 1985 C,BODY CARS.THE WARRANTY APPLIES TO CARSTHAT ARE FOR 50,000 MILES OR 5 YRS.IT INCLUDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSREPAIRS.ANALYSIS:WEARING OF THE RACK…
HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Oldsmobile Ciera as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.