The 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,295,423 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS95V1730001995-09-152,216,325 affected
Defect
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC94V2110001994-10-2670,676 affected
Defect
THE BRAKE LINES CAN CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. THE LINES CAN WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence
A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WILL CAUSE A LOSS OF ONE HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE INDENTATIONS WILL BE REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC93V1210001993-07-212,848 affected
Defect
THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
Consequence
THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE HOSES CAN CAUSEREDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND/OR UNEVEN BRAKING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CIERA AND CENTURY MODELS, AND BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES ON CAVALIER AND SUNBIRD MODELS.
SEATS93V0350001993-03-095,574 affected
Defect
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
11
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
8
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
7
1crashes2injuries
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
6
3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
4crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
5
Total complaints193
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“1993 cutlass ciera. Consumer writes in regards to air conditioner conversion kit upgrade and power steering issues. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined assistance due to the vehicle's age and mileage. Also, the a/c conversion kit was not installed at a gmc dealer. *js”
“1993 cutlass ciera. Consumer writes in regards to air conditioner conversion kit upgrade and power steering issues. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined assistance due to the vehicle's age and mileage. Also, the a/c conversion kit was not installed at a gmc dealer. *js”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile cutlass. The consumer stated the driver's side sun visor has a decal on the underside stating that the vehicle is equipped with a driver's side air bag. A fuse is in the box, where it indicated an air bag fuse. However, there is no air bag. The consumer…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Consumer stated that while his friend was driving she heard a noise, got out, and discovered that the sub frame on the passenger's side broke. Also, another crack started on the a frame on the other side. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE94063 Opened 1994-08-12 · closed 1994-12-21
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