OLDSMOBILE CIERA Recalls

The Oldsmobile Ciera has 7 recalls spanning the 1983-1994 production run, with the most serious recent issue being a power door lock relay on 1994 models that can short internally after water intrusion and start a fire in the vehicle. Also on 1994 models, vehicles equipped with a 3.1-litre engine and cruise control have a cruise control cable conduit that can separate from its end fitting, causing the engine to hold higher speed than expected and leaving the driver unable to slow the car without prior warning. The 1990 model year has a power seat or recliner wiring harness that can become pinched or chafed, allowing a short circuit to weld the circuit breaker closed and overheat the seat cushion to the point of ignition. Going back further, 1989 models have rear outboard seatbelt anchor hardware that can tear under load and pull free from the body, compromising restraint in a crash. On 1983 models, corrosion on the rear cradle bolt retainer can allow the bolt to pull through, dropping that corner of the cradle and causing the steering shaft to disconnect from the steering gear with no warning. The two remaining recalls cover 1984 models and relate to emissions compliance only, with no physical safety consequence.