1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 28%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,872miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 28% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,872 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When braking heard a grinding noise. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that rear pistons were stuck and engaged the rear brakes. Rear calipers and rotors were replaced. It was not known how long the vehicle was in this condition because there was no warning of this problem besides the noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10062897, filed 2004-04, 79,000 miles“While driving and without warning steering wheel locked up. Dealer replaced rack and pinion and right axle. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer where they found the lower pinion bearing damaged, dust cap missing, power steering pump leaking, serpentine belt cracked and the right axle boot torn, which caused axle noise. The dealer replaced the rack and pinion, axle seal, replaced and resealed the power steering pump, replaced the serpentine belt and flushed the brake and power steering fluid. The lower intake manifold leaked at the left rear. The brake hose was twisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041878, filed 2003-10, 42,744 miles“My wife was traveliing southbound on il tollway i94 when she proceded to brake for a toll plaza. She applied her brakes and had no response. She began attempting to brake about 500 feet from the plaza. The anti-lock brakes never responded and to her recollection the brakes never went on. She hit a cement barrior while trying to find a clear lane to pass through. This problem has been intermittant throughout the ownership of the car. When I have the vehicle looked at, no problems are found.”
NHTSA complaint #704136, filed 1999-03“Rear brake rotors had been shaking. Rotos were worn out. Was no brakes in the rear. Front brakes were being used. Took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic back brakes, front brakes & the rotors all need replacing due to excessive wear. Contacted gmc after repairs & received reimbursement. Kept original invoice & bad parts.”
NHTSA complaint #873091, filed 2000-10“When braking and driving heard a grinding noise. Vehicle was taken to be repaired, was determined that rear caliper slides were frozen and engaged the rear brakes. Rear calipers and rotors were replaced. This has happened 3 times in 2 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10062627, filed 2004-03Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
14 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
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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