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Oldsmobile Omega Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints across 10 model years of the Oldsmobile Omega (1973–1984). The most-complained-about year is 1981.

28
safety recalls, all years
5
owner complaints, all years
1980
year with most recalls
1981
year with most complaints

Pick your Oldsmobile Omega model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Oldsmobile Omega32
1983 Oldsmobile Omega10
1982 Oldsmobile Omega20
1981 Oldsmobile Omega22
1980 Oldsmobile Omega81
1978 Oldsmobile Omega20
1977 Oldsmobile Omega20
1975 Oldsmobile Omega30
1974 Oldsmobile Omega30
1973 Oldsmobile Omega40

What Oldsmobile Omega owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The 1981 model year has the most, with 2.

All Oldsmobile Omega recalls (28)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Oldsmobile Omega, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V034000 Reported 121,095 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.

    Model years: 1984

  2. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 84V153000 Reported 9,290 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The rear axle control arm locates and helps control axle movement; it attaches to the frame with a bracket. The rear control arm bracket attaching bolts used on some of the involved vehicles may fracture. Fracture of all four bolts on one side of the vehicle can result in the control arm dropping enough to cut the rear brake hose. A…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all eight control arm bracket bolts free of charge.

    Model years: 1984

  3. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 84V011000 Reported 76,586 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

    Model years: 1984

  4. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V105000 Reported 352,036 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.

    Model years: 1983

  5. Foundation components (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V018000 Reported 239,799 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. Rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface.

    Remedy: Depending on the transmission type and the brake components that have been installed, dealers will inspect and replace or repair, as necessary, certain front brake components, and the parking brake cables. The rear…

    Model years: 1980

  6. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 82V021000 Reported 519,329 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. Leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank is above 3/4 full.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  7. Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) (power train)

    NHTSA 82V018000 Reported 4,987 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The clutch cable may rub against the master cylinder brake pipe when the clutch pedal is operated. Continued operation of the vehicle may result in wear through of the insulation on the clutch cable. The resulting metal on metal contact could lead to failure of the brake pipe, loss of brake fluid, and partial loss of brake action.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct system by providing a minimum 1/2 inch clearance between clutch cable and brake pipe to avoid metal on metal contact.

    Model years: 1982

  8. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 81V095000 Reported 47,371 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certain conditions, the rear brakes could lock up without prior warning during high deceleration braking. The problem may be caused by defective proportioner valves in the braking system.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect the brake system proportioner valves and if necessary install new valves.

    Model years: 1980

  9. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 81V038000 Reported 105,130 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The engine-to-body ground cable on certain vehicles may have been damaged during manufacture. The cable could eventually break due to the relative motion between the engine and body during vehicle operation.

    Remedy: A new ground cable will be installed free of charge.

    Model years: 1981

  10. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 80V129000 Reported 25,463 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The involved vehicles may have been assembled with the power steering hose incorrectly routed. The power steering hose may then contact the exhaust manifold, resulting in deterioration and eventual failure of the hose and leakage of power steering fluid onto the exhaust manifold.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hoses and inlet pipe and add a clip at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1981

  11. Rack and pinion (steering)

    NHTSA 79V221000 Reported 161,225 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. If this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.

    Remedy: The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

  12. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 79V220000 Reported 224,892 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The automatic cooler line hoses on some of the suspect vehicles may contain material voids, which combined with a high thermal expansion at elevated temperatures, could result in hose failure and transmission fluid leakage.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the cooler line hoses using hoses with kevlar braided reinforcement.

    Model years: 1980

  13. Coil springs (suspension)

    NHTSA 79V098000 Reported 23,725 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front suspension coil spring may have a larger than desired inside diameter of the lower coil where it rests on the spring seat. This could allow the spring to be forced over the lower spring seat due to suspension forces.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge.

    Model years: 1980

  14. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V090000 Reported 4,382 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    There is a potential for interference between the clutch control cable and brake pipe in the master cylinder. This can result in rubbing contact when the clutch pedal is operated. Also, the brake pipe clearance to the transmission case may be inadequate. If this condition exists, it could eventually result in a failure in the brake…

    Remedy: The clutch cable routing will be revised to prevent contact with the master cylinder, without charge.

    Model years: 1980

  15. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 79V091000 Reported 4,626 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel hoses may be incorrectly positioned and contact the right front drive axle boot during vehicle operation. After a period of time, the rotating boot could wear a hole in the fuel hose, resulting in fule leakage.

    Remedy: If proper clearance is not present, the metal fuel pipe will be reformed upwards to correct the problem, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

  16. Seats

    NHTSA 79V073000 Reported 35 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "anchorage of seats". The lock bar in the front seat adjuster assemblies may not engage properly and the ability of the seat adjuster to maintain the seat in a latched position during an accident may be reduced.

    Remedy: Both front seat adjuster assemblies will be replaced at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

  17. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 78V139000 Reported 333,619 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978

  18. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 77V163000 Reported 31,979 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal. As a result, the shaft may break, which would allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install one or both new rear axle shafts, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

  19. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 76V132000 Reported 55,564 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1977

  20. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 75V095000 Reported 16,098 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1975

  21. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 74V162000 Reported 358 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1975

  22. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 74V159000 Reported 11,962 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1975

  23. Arm (steering)

    NHTSA 74V034000 Reported 260 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

  24. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 74V027000 Reported 1,218,387 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

  25. U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)

    NHTSA 73V245000 Reported 12,703 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

  26. Warning light/devices (seat belts)

    NHTSA 72V305000 Reported 3,225 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

  27. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 72V290000 Reported 330 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

  28. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 72V265000 Reported 544 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

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.