1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 23%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,602miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 23% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,602 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving ABS warning alarm chime came on, and the warning light illuminated on the dashboard. Also, brake pads and rotors were continuously replaced because of excessive wear. This was as a result of ABS module sensor failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10042041, filed 2003-10, 1,000 miles“Front brake rotors have been replaced four times due to vibrations while driving at any speed. Abs light on the instrument panel recently illuminated, and vibration has reoccurred. Dealership was currently examining vehicle again to determine the cause of problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #8002528, filed 2002-01“Rotors are of poor quality and too small for vehicle. They heat up and eventually prematurely warp, causing steering wheel to vibrate upon braking. After the front brake pads were worn out and were replaced, the vehicle started to vibrate severely and the steering wheel started shaking. The rotor also warped.”
NHTSA complaint #875147, filed 2000-11“Whenever applying the brakes, the steering wheel and brake pedal vibrate, the dealer has replaced the rotors and front brake linings, machined the rotors and the problem still exists, consumer states that the rotors are being replaced every four or five months.”
NHTSA complaint #567320, filed 2002-08“Car lights slowly went out on drive home. Antilock brakes went out, power steering went out and finally all the lights went out and vehicle would not start. Replaced battery-horn wouldn't work and light continued to come on. Took car to the dealership-reset computer-now day running lamps don't come on when start the car on-they only come on when the car is in drive. The airbag senor is also out. This all occurred at 37000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #739403, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
- 10014985Mar 1, 2005Revised brake system specifications.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 | 23% |
| 1998 | 41 | 26% |
| 1997 | 25 | 26% |
| 1996 | 20 | 16% |
| 1995 | 37 | 24% |
| 1994 | 36 | 24% |
| 1993 | 48 | 35% |
| 1992 | 53 | 39% |
| 1991 | 60 | 31% |
| 1990 | 51 | 50% |
| 1989 | 47 | 42% |
| 1988 | 36 | 49% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
18 complaintsTires
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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