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1985 Oldsmobile Calais Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
3
owner complaints to NHTSA
19–25
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Structure

    NHTSA 87V124000 Reported 261,171 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.

    Remedy: Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.

  2. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 86V121000 Reported 206,651 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. Consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could unexpectedly open while vehicle is in motion. Should this occur, the hood may contact the…

    Remedy: The secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever.

  3. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 86V030000 Reported 135,623 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. Consequence of defect: engine speed may not decrease and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident without prior warning.

    Remedy: Replace throttle return spring.

  4. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 85V047000 Reported 20 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    A loss of bonding adhesion between the paint and the windshield opening area could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mile per hour frontal barrier test required by FMVSS 212, windshield retention. Consequence of defect: windshield separation during an accident could result in an unbelted occupant being ejected from the car…

    Remedy: Remove and reinstall windshield if a lack of paint bonding is evident.

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Hood latch failed after recall repairs, causing hood to fly up. (86v-1210) *aw”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 1995 · Latches/locks/linkages

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–25 mpg
City / Highway17–21 / 24–31
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Oldsmobile Calais model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Calais model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1985 Oldsmobile Calais43
1986 Oldsmobile Calais27
1987 Oldsmobile Calais15
1988 Oldsmobile Calais218
1989 Oldsmobile Calais218
1990 Oldsmobile Calais112

Checking a specific 1985 Oldsmobile Calais

How do I know if my 1985 Oldsmobile Calais has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V047000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Oldsmobile models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.