3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,667 miles

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problem #3

Aug 212003

Cutlass 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 137,000 miles
Since I purchased the vehicle in 1997, there have been numerous problems. The front brakes have been replaced 3 times, once while still under warranty. The air conditioning unit failed, an $800 repair. The motor on the driver side window malfunctioned, a $400 repair. Today, while driving home the battery light came on, I was within a mile of home, so I just kept going. As I was turning into my driveway, all of the controls on the dashboard failed, speed limit, gas gauge, etc. I also apparently had no lights because the car behind me almost ran into me when the turn signals didn't work.

- Bellingham, MA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 052001

Cutlass

  • miles
Complete brake system had to be replaced, rotars, pads, shoes, etc.

- Dracut, MA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 011999

Cutlass

  • miles
Rear brakes malfunctioned due to a design flaw, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also dealer replaced brake calipers/pads and rotors, common problem.

- Revere, MA, USA

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