1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“My car had a loss of power when it reached normal temperature and going on highway speeds. You had to put the accelerator all the way down to the mat in order to keep going. I took the car to a mechanic and they noticed that the engine was running hot in certain parts of the motor. They replaced the thersmostat and flushed the radiator but that didn't fix the car. They recommended to replace the catalic convertor but that didn't fix it either. The next step was to get the transmission tested. That did it, and the transmission had to be rebuilt. …”

“When pulling onto street from parking lot engine suddenly revved up and vehicle would not accelerate. Driver heard loud noise coming from transmission and managed to coast back into parking lot. The auto had been at hardin Oldsmobile for service the previous week . Since the service included automatic transmission servicing the dealer was called and vehicle was towed to their location. The dealer subsequently informed us that what they had done could not have caused the failure of the transmission. …”

“While traveling vehicle lost power on the right side. Vehicle was serviced. Technician stated that transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.”

“Transmission failed when driving at 45 MPH on a highway during morning rush hours. Transmission slipped and lost power. Can only drive at around 20 MPH while other cars following were at 45-50 MPH. Fortunately no accident caused. Brought car to royal olds and later was informed that metal shavings were found in transmission fluid. Transmission was disassembled and found the reverse reaction drum came loose. The total cost for the repair is $1,900 but royal olds advised that manufacturer is willing to subsidize $1,200 and I pay the balance $700. …”

“The gas gauge reads incorrectly. In addition, transmission/transaxle/brakes/seatbacks/electrical system/idle speed control unitand hazard lights failed.”