1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass GLS Oldsmobile from North America - Comments

83000 When I test driving, I noticed the noise in steering wheel, assuming it was a minor problem or would go away. Commented to dealer about the noise and he stated it was nothing.

I also notice a fluid light was on, asked the dealer about it, he said it was low on washer fluid, the dealer drove the car to the back of car dealership building and stated he added washer fluid to the appropriate area, which made the light go off.

Purchased car anyway without putting it on a machine first, later to find out I needed a new water pump, which was covered under the warranty, that was fine.

85000 The service department has now stated the car needs an intake gasket job, which the extended warranty does not cover.

Have not made first payment on car note, and the service work on vehicle is more costly than the note.

Also, just recently discovered the a/c unit goes off and on automatic, this seems to be another default.

I really like the performance of the car, it handles well.

The car seats more comfortably than most large makes/model, with plenty of room.

The stereo sound is superb and it's a great stylish looking car, but need more mechanical work.

I purchased my 1998 Oldsmobile in Oct of 2003 at 41,000 mile. I have had it a year and a half, and never had any problems, except for the ABS light periodiclly coming on. Other than that no problems at all it now has 51,111 miles, and runs great. I guess I was lucky for.

Bought my 1998 Cutlass in 2001. Just traded it in. I purchased the extend warranty, which turned out to be the best buy of my life. It was in the shop 9 times for warranty repairs. Twice for intake manifold gasket replacement. Once for the front wheel hub sensor (required replacing the entire hub assembly), new shift kit in the transmission, once again for brake diagnostics, twice for the front window seal (same place each time), and twice again for other brake related problems. The A/C was a constant problem as well. The dealer told me several times that all the issues with the brakes not working properly were electrical, as were the A/C problems. Having the intake manifold gaskets replaced twice within 30,000 miles really concerned me. In the end, couldn't trust the car at all. It drove great, had lots of power, and looked nice (dark maroon), but mechanically it was a lemon.