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1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 713,435 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 00V189000 2000-07-11 713,435 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN,…

Consequence

IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
5
STRUCTURE
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
3
3fires3deaths
STEERING
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
1
Total complaints29

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The engine cradle fell off consumer 1989 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. *ts the cradle fell dropping the engine due to condensation forming between the rubber mounting supports and the metal framework. The manufacturer refused to honor the recall for this vehicle. *jb”

STRUCTURE · reported 2005-08-20

“Sub frame bolts rusted away and pulled the washers and rubber bushings then the steering shaft pulled out of the steering box causing no steering. I phoned gm in ontario just to advise them of the problem and see if there was any recalls. The lady I was speaking to got real defensive and…”

STEERING · reported 2003-07-15

“Paint flaking on hood and roof of vehicle. Just purchased vehicle. Spoke with gm service manager who knew nothing about the class action filed against gm concerning defective paint on their vehicles.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2003-05-15

“This was performed regarding the cradle bolts on 10/24/02. Consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic for an alignment. Mechanic diagnosed the vehicle's frame was rotted and corroded. *jb...*ak”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2003-03-31

“Lost steering while driving. Vehicle towed to dealer, and they informed consumer that t engine cradle bolts had disconnected. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”

STRUCTURE · reported 2002-04-11

“While accelerating fom a stop, both front cradle bolts seperated from the chassis. Cradle assembly dropped about eight inches. Steering became very difficult. Was able to drive to dealer. Repairs were made at owner's expense. After driving approximately five miles, engine could not be re-started…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2000-08-11

“Was driving 30mph and it became hard to maintain control of steering. Managed to get to a dealer & was informed that subframe had corroded. This caused engine & steering rack to drop. *ak”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2000-08-01

“Dt:consumer was climbing a hill at 5% grade five miles long on freeway when transmission shifted down from overdrive to second gear and locked in second. Transmission would not come out of second gear. Consumer believes this a safety feature of the transmission. When vehicle is stopped after this…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2000-06-15

Defect investigations

Investigation EA91055 Opened 1991-12-05 · closed 1992-08-17

W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA92024 Opened 1992-06-26 · closed 1994-01-31

STICKING THROTTLE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE91072 Opened 1991-05-01 · closed 1991-07-08

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation RP01001 Opened 2001-11-28 · closed 2002-06-13

STRUCTURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.