10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Sep 011998

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light has been coming on intermittently, braking distance is normal. Vehicle taken to dealer 15-20 times. Replaced brake pads/ alternator/ battery/ wiring harness, and put in sensor. Did not remedy problem, vehicle at dealer at this time. Serpentine and tensioner belt broken. Security light blinks due to bad theft lock sensor assembly. Blower speeds inoperative. A/C control inoperative. Left front seat belt buckle falls to floor. Power window inoperable due to electrical switch failure.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 302000

(reported on)

Cutlass

  • miles
After driving vehicle for a month had applied brakes and a grinding noise was heard. Noise proceeded to get worse. Took vehicle back. Brake pads were changed. A month later, needed a new set of brakes. Problem happened every two weeks. Mechanic indicated no knowledge of cause of problem. Brakes kept messing up & were under warranty, but not being properly repaired.

- St Louis, MO, USA

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problem #2

Oct 061999

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pads wear out more frequently which causes extended stopping distance and may result in a crash. Currently on 5th pair of brake pads. Also ABS light comes on while making some turns.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #1

Sep 141998

(reported on)

Cutlass

  • miles
Brake pads failed.

- Berwick, ME, USA

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