1996 Oldsmobile Ciera Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 27%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera, 27% of the 83 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer drove about 4 miles then began to park once he reached his destination. When applying brakes the vehicle kept going, jumped a parking block and landed in the street. Consumer realized that foot slipped from brake pedal and hit the gas pedal. This is the fourth time this has happened. Consumer says because the groves on the pedal are running sideways ahd the top is so smooth there is no resistance for feet slipping.”
NHTSA complaint #819317, filed 1997-11“While driving vehicle over 25 MPH and stepping on the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle wouldn't stop. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs 5 times where dealer had found metal chafing, and they had to rotate brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #832086, filed 1999-01“Brake fluid leaked from cylinders, which resulted in no braking ability, and almost caused a crash., rear brake cylinders leak leading to total brake failure, very unpredictable braking. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #857804, filed 2000-03“Vehicle skids if applying brakes on least amount of ice or slush. Low traction lights comes on, and ABS locks up. Consumer says ABS is not useful in winter driving.”
NHTSA complaint #879508, filed 2001-01“Abs brakes applied, a rumbling noise is heard in rear brakes. Front brakes okay. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic cleaned & replaced rear drums & shoes. Pads were worn in front & also replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #824755, filed 1998-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 22 | 27% |
| 1995 | 10 | 29% |
| 1994 | 11 | 24% |
| 1990 | 2 | 10% |
| 1989 | 4 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 18% |
| 1986 | 2 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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