1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,690miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 16% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,690 miles.
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.
“My 1999 olds Cutlass, had a leaking manifold intake gasket, which almost caused an accident in the liberty tunnel in pgh, due to overheating. There was no place to pull over. Several mechanics told me this is such a common problem with this GM engine, it should be under recall. Fortunately, I managed to get out of the tunnel and over the bridge before it caught fire, smoke was pouring out from under the hood. I had the problem fixed at my own expense of over $363.”
NHTSA complaint #10060618, filed 2004-03, 45,000 miles“Engine overheating -- coolant leaking into engine. Intake mainfold gasket showed signs of failing at around 57,000 miles failed completely at 59,000 miles. Did some research on internet and found dozens of reports of similar problems with the 3.1 liter v-6 engine in this and similar GM models. Contacted Oldsmobile customer service and was able to negotiate a 50/50 on the cost of repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10124171, filed 2005-06, 57,000 miles“Lower intake gasket leaking coolant. Had to replace both upper and lower intake gaskets. This seems to be a problem with a lot of GM vehicles... The gaskets leaking that is. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**763569”
NHTSA complaint #10006923, filed 2002-06, 89,900 miles“While driving vehicle reached high temperatures due to cracked plastic intake manifold . Coolant went inside the engine. Dealer stated consumer needed to replace the intake manifold, and it would cost $700.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10044408, filed 2003-10, 73,000 miles“While driving consumer smelled a burning smell within the cabin. Also, the coolant light flashed on/off. This was caused by the intake manifold leaking on both sides, and needed to be replaced, per dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10046307, filed 2003-11, 73,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13 | 16% |
| 1998 | 32 | 21% |
| 1997 | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 | 18 | 13% |
| 1991 | 30 | 16% |
| 1990 | 7 | 7% |
| 1989 | 17 | 15% |
| 1988 | 8 | 11% |
| 1987 | 5 | 31% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 4 | 22% |
| 1984 | 4 | 25% |
| 1983 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
18 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTires
16 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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