1994 OLDSMOBILE 88
1 recalls, 91 complaints - 24 TSBs
94V138000 Aug 2, 1994
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.
Consequence
THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT STAY ILLUMINATED RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.
Complaint Statistics
91 total complaints
6 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 2 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 29, 2016
Incident date: Nov 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 OLDSMOBILE 88 ROYALE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS SUDDENLY REAR ENDED. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS FELL BACKWARDS AND THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE SEATS DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE SEATS DISENGAGED FROM THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 29, 2016
Incident date: Nov 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 OLDSMOBILE 88 ROYALE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS SUDDENLY REAR ENDED. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS FELL BACKWARDS AND THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE SEATS DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE SEATS DISENGAGED FROM THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 5, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1994 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE CRADLE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED BY RUST CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO DISCONNECT FROM THE RACK AND PINION. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TH... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 3, 2009
Incident date: Jul 15, 2009
THE HOOD ON A 1994 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 WAS LIFTED TO CHECK BATTERY AND BOTH GAS FILLED STRUTS DESIGNED TO KEEP THE HOOD UP SUDDENLY FAILED. THIS RESULTED IN THE HOOD FALLING AND TRAPPING MY RIGHT WRIST AND HAND. LACERATION WAS INFLICTED ALONG WITH RADIAL AND/OR ULNAR NERVE DAMAGE. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Oct 3, 2009
Incident date: Jul 15, 2009
THE HOOD ON A 1994 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 WAS LIFTED TO CHECK BATTERY AND BOTH GAS FILLED STRUTS DESIGNED TO KEEP THE HOOD UP SUDDENLY FAILED. THIS RESULTED IN THE HOOD FALLING AND TRAPPING MY RIGHT WRIST AND HAND. LACERATION WAS INFLICTED ALONG WITH RADIAL AND/OR ULNAR NERVE DAMAGE. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Aug 14, 2006
1994 OLDS 88 HAS TO BE SOLD FOR SALVAGE DUE TO THE FRAME RUSTING AND CRACKS HAVE BEEN FORMED IN THE FRAME. THE CAR HAS BEEN STORED INSIDE A GARAGE 10 OUT OF THE 12 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP (2 OWNERS)*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 19, 2005
Incident date: Nov 22, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
I RECEIVED A PRICE QUOTE FROM A LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP OF $2500 TO REPAINT THE CAR. THE BODYSHOP MGR. TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A PROLEM WITH GM PAINT FROM 1985 TO 1995. I CALLED GM CANADA AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY HAD NO INFORMATION REGARDING MY COMPLAINT. SO I AM LODGING THIS INFO WITH YOUR WE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 12, 2003
Incident date: Apr 8, 2003
FINISH COAT AND CLEAR COAT BUBBLING AND PEELING OFF IN FLAKES ON RIGHT REAR DOOR AND LEAVING THE PRIMER IN TACT. CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR OLDSMOBILE AND WAS TOLD VEHICLE TOO OLD TO CLAIM MANUFACTURER DEFECT BUT NO DOUBT THIS APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. *LA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 9, 2003
REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED IN PLACE AND WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALER WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. *AK
TIRES
May 20, 2003
THE REAR TIRE COLLAPSED ONTO THE BODY OF VEHICLE. THE BOLT BROKE IN HALF INSIDE THE BUSHINGS AND THE NUT SIDE OF THE BOLT FELL OFF ALLOWING ONLY THE REMAINING HALF OF THE BOLT TO HOLD UP THE SUSPENSION ARM.*JB *TS *JB
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 20, 2003
THE REAR TIRE COLLAPSED ONTO THE BODY OF VEHICLE. THE BOLT BROKE IN HALF INSIDE THE BUSHINGS AND THE NUT SIDE OF THE BOLT FELL OFF ALLOWING ONLY THE REMAINING HALF OF THE BOLT TO HOLD UP THE SUSPENSION ARM.*JB *TS *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
BOTH ALTERNATOR AND BATTERIES HAVE BEEN REPLACE ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS SINCE THIS DATE. THE BATTERY SEEMS TO DRAIN THE ALTERNATOR RESULTING IN FAILURE . *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
BOTH ALTERNATOR AND BATTERIES HAVE BEEN REPLACE ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS SINCE THIS DATE. THE BATTERY SEEMS TO DRAIN THE ALTERNATOR RESULTING IN FAILURE . *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
THE INTAKE IS PLASTIC AND THE EGR TUBE SREWS DIRECTLY INTO IT,THUS CAUSING THE INTAKE TO MELT AND DISTORT CAUSE YOUR COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINES CYLINDER WALLS.WHICH ANTIFREEZE HAS SUGARS IN IT THUS CAUSEING THE ENGINE TO BURN UP.HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS IN THE AREA AND THEY ALL SAY THA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 28, 2000
VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL CRANK BACK UP IMMEDIATELY, BUT THERE WERE TIMES THAT IT WILL NOT.DEALER AND MECHANIC HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DULPICATE DEFECT. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: May 13, 2000
AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AND TURNING THE VEHICAL OFF, VEHICAL WILL TURN OVER, BUT NOT START. "AFTER CHECKING, NO SPARK TO PLUGS" AFTER 20 MINUTES OR MORE OF TRYING TO RESTART VEHICAL, IT WILL FINALLY START. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT SEEM TO KNOW WHAT IS WRONG.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
BRAKE LINES BECAME CORRODED/ RUSTED THROUGH. ONE OF THE LINES CRACKED, CAUSING NO BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 7, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
PAINT BEGAN TO BUBBLE AROUND EDGES AND PEELED OFF IN LARGE PORTIONS. MAJOR PEELING WAS OCCURING ON ROOF TOP/TRUNK AND HOOD. IT HAS MULTIPLE SPOTS OF PEELING. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THAT VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 8, 2000
Incident date: Jun 7, 2000
ABS LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH MAY CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR INOPERATIVE ABS BRAKES AT 37,000 MILES. SYSTEM CHECKED OUT BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, INDICATED PUMP DEFECTIVE. *AK *ML
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
May 30, 2000
THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WITHOUT THE GEAR BEING IN NEUTRAL OR PARK DUE TO MASTER LOCK CYLINDER FAILURE. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 27, 2000
ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jan 18, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
REAR PASSENGER'S RESTRAINT HAS JAMMED IN PLACE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
MASTER & BOTH REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID.MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR ALSO HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN ON HIS LOW MILEAGE 1995 BUICK LESABRE WHICH IS THE SAME IS THE SAME PLATFORM. SEALS ON BRAKE CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT LEAK ON SUCH LOW MILEAGE. THIS IS A QUALITY DEFECT IN MY JUDGEMENT AND A SAFET... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
MASTER & BOTH REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID.MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR ALSO HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN ON HIS LOW MILEAGE 1995 BUICK LESABRE WHICH IS THE SAME IS THE SAME PLATFORM. SEALS ON BRAKE CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT LEAK ON SUCH LOW MILEAGE. THIS IS A QUALITY DEFECT IN MY JUDGEMENT AND A SAFET... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Dec 20, 1999
Incident date: Dec 19, 1999
THE PASSENGER 8-WAY POWER SEAT BACK FELL TO A TOTAL RECLINE POSITION WITH THE ADULT PASSENGER IN IT. SHE WAS SHAKEN BUT NOT INJURED. THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY WHEN THIS EVENT WERE TO OCCUR DURING RAPID DECELERARTION OR EVASIVE MANUVERING IS GREAT. TH POSSIBILITY OF SLIPPING UNDER THE LAP-BELT WIT... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER-DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNLESS WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO 'HIGH' AND THEN DOWN TO THE INTERVAL I NEED. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WHEN I TURNED THE WASHERS ON AND THE WIPERS DID NOT COME ON. OLDSMOBILE HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT. AIR CONDITIONING-KNOB FELL OFF IN M... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER-DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNLESS WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO 'HIGH' AND THEN DOWN TO THE INTERVAL I NEED. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WHEN I TURNED THE WASHERS ON AND THE WIPERS DID NOT COME ON. OLDSMOBILE HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT. AIR CONDITIONING-KNOB FELL OFF IN M... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER-DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNLESS WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO 'HIGH' AND THEN DOWN TO THE INTERVAL I NEED. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WHEN I TURNED THE WASHERS ON AND THE WIPERS DID NOT COME ON. OLDSMOBILE HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT. AIR CONDITIONING-KNOB FELL OFF IN M... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER-DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNLESS WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO 'HIGH' AND THEN DOWN TO THE INTERVAL I NEED. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WHEN I TURNED THE WASHERS ON AND THE WIPERS DID NOT COME ON. OLDSMOBILE HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT. AIR CONDITIONING-KNOB FELL OFF IN M... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER-DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNLESS WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO 'HIGH' AND THEN DOWN TO THE INTERVAL I NEED. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WHEN I TURNED THE WASHERS ON AND THE WIPERS DID NOT COME ON. OLDSMOBILE HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT. AIR CONDITIONING-KNOB FELL OFF IN M... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER-DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNLESS WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO 'HIGH' AND THEN DOWN TO THE INTERVAL I NEED. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WHEN I TURNED THE WASHERS ON AND THE WIPERS DID NOT COME ON. OLDSMOBILE HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT. AIR CONDITIONING-KNOB FELL OFF IN M... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER-DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNLESS WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO 'HIGH' AND THEN DOWN TO THE INTERVAL I NEED. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WHEN I TURNED THE WASHERS ON AND THE WIPERS DID NOT COME ON. OLDSMOBILE HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT. AIR CONDITIONING-KNOB FELL OFF IN M... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Oct 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER-DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNLESS WIPER SWITCH IS TURNED TO 'HIGH' AND THEN DOWN TO THE INTERVAL I NEED. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WHEN I TURNED THE WASHERS ON AND THE WIPERS DID NOT COME ON. OLDSMOBILE HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT. AIR CONDITIONING-KNOB FELL OFF IN M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 20, 1999
RANDOMLY ENGINE CUT OFF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED,AND MAJOR REPAIRS WERE MADE. YET, VEHICLE STILL HAS SAME PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REPLACED PLENIUM AND THROTTLE SENSOR AT 93710 MILES, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO STALL. *MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 28, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ENGINE FAILURE CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND PLENIUM (WHICH WAS WARPED AND ALLOWING COOLANT TO SHORT OUT THE SENBSOR) DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE. MJSD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 28, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ENGINE FAILURE CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND PLENIUM (WHICH WAS WARPED AND ALLOWING COOLANT TO SHORT OUT THE SENBSOR) DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE. MJSD
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 17, 1999
PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF ROOF OF VEHICLE IN MULTIPLE SPOTS (BASE COAT AND CLEAR COAT), BUT PRIMER REMAINS. IS THIS A OEM DEFECT IN THE PAINT PROCESS/BASE COAT ADHESION? THE PAINT PEEL BEGINS AS A BUBBLE UNDER THE SURFACE, THEN FLAKES AWAY IN LARGE (QUARTER SIZE AND LARGER) FLAKES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 22, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
ALTERNATOR FAILED. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Jul 17, 1997
DEFECTIVE ANTI LOCK BRAKE POWER MODULATOR VALVE CAUSED ABS LIGHT TO COME ON SEVERAL TIMES, VALVE WAS REPLACED.
AIR BAGS
Mar 18, 1999
Incident date: Mar 12, 1999
THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING WHICH INDICATES THAT THERE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT AIR BAG WOULD NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Feb 8, 1999
Incident date: Feb 8, 1998
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND HAD THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES REGARDING THE PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK DONE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 23, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Nov 20, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY OF STEERING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. NEVER BEEN TO DEALER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHE INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 6, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE AND ANOTHER CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE, VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK
AIR BAGS
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
VEHCICLE OWNER COMPLAINS THAT NOISE FROM AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT RESULTED IN HER WEARING A HEARING AID.(UNSPECIFIED).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 15, 1998
Incident date: Jul 15, 1998
AT HIGH SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 12, 1998
Incident date: Mar 23, 1998
DRIVING & NOTICED ABS LIGHT ON. PULLED OVER. TURNED IGNITION ON/OFF, ACCORDING TO MANUAL. LIGHT STILL ON. CALLED & TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. MECHANIC SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE 2 PMV VALVES & CR VOLTAGE. THEN BLED BRAKES. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 24, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
WIPER MOTOR FAILED.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 OLDSMOBILE 88
24 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
832006
Dec 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S). *YC
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
98833005
Oct 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
536506A
Jun 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
DRIVELINE VIBRATION OVER 37 MPH (REPLACE PROM). *TW
731608
Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
549001A
Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
535014
Sep 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS ADN TRACTION OFF INDICATOR LAMPS COME ON. *SD
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
538207
Aug 1, 1995
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERMITTENT DEAD BATTERY (REPAIR TRUNK LAMP GROUND TO BODY(. *SD
576104
May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576113
May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
536401
Mar 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
DIM HEADLAMPS, SLOW WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC RESULTING FROM LOW/NO GENERATOR OUTPUT. *TW
536401
Mar 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
UNKNOWN
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
538203
Feb 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER. *TW
438325
Feb 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DEFROSTER GRILL WARPAGE. *TW
436302
Nov 1, 1994
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FAINT BUZZING NOISE FROM FRONT OF DASH AREA. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE 88
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA94024
Opened: Jun 30, 1994 , Closed: Jun 30, 1995
INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANS
There is no summary currently available
PE94006
Opened: Jan 28, 1994 , Closed: Jun 30, 1994
INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANSMISSION
There is no summary currently available
OLDSMOBILE 88 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE 88 across all model years (1967, 1999).
46
Total Recalls
1,228
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
97
Reported Crashes
108
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
OLDSMOBILE 88 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 106 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 213 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 129 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 113 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 150 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 1 | 91 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 99 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 109 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 28 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 32 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 33 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |