10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,082 miles

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problem #4

Sep 042005

Cutlass 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,900 miles
Groaning noise coming from steering column/gear when steering wheel is turned.

- Temperance, MI, USA

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problem #3

Aug 022004

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving steering jerked uncontrollably. Consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle, and it collided with another vehicle. No injuries reported. However, consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer. For inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Davis, OK, USA

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problem #2

Jan 102004

Cutlass 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,430 miles
Loss of power steering, grinding noise, leaking fluid.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 131998

(reported on)

Cutlass

  • miles
The upper and lower control arms were replaced twice; once at 2055 miles and once at 6000 miles. This was due to a noise the driver heard when driving. Also, while driving the vehicle the power steering went out. This happened on December 13, 1997.

- Mckees Rocks, PA, USA

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