1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 3% of the 193 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Consumers son was operating the vehicle with the cruise control engaged. Tapping the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control, the vehicle did not respond. Thinking the accelerator was stuck, consumer tried to free it by hand. The accelerator was free and functioning. The dealers final diagnosis was the cruise control linkage did not disengage but held the accelerator open, causing a racing engine and runaway vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #567813, filed 2002-10“Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997. Was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection. Have had numerous problems including: intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced. Heard grinding noise in brakes last nite. Mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position. Said that this is an old problem. Have worn down rotors. Must replace calipers and rotors in rear. Also in rear, emergency brake has failed. Also looks to be old problem. States front brakes also need rotors. Uneven wear on rotors. …”
NHTSA complaint #706232, filed 1999-05“Vehicle failed to start due to rubber hose of gas tank seperating. A huge puddle of gas had dripped on garage. Dealer states filter mounting bolt tightened.”
NHTSA complaint #968294, filed 1995-07Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
60 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
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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