1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
1 recalls, 150 complaints - 45 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
150 total complaints
20 crashes 9 fires 14 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 14 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 5 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 4 |
AIR BAGS
Jun 17, 2015
Incident date: Jun 16, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN A DECENT RAIN STORM WITH A BUDDY OF MINE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN BOOM THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WENT OFF! VERY FRIGHTENING. THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS PERMANENTLY OPEN. UNKNOWN CAUSE.
AIR BAGS
Jun 5, 2015
Incident date: Jun 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17... Read more
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 21, 2015
Incident date: May 21, 2015
I STARTED SMELLING FUEL, AS THE WEEK PROGRESSED THE SMELL GREW INTENSELY UNBEARABLE, BEFORE TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL ONE DAY I DECIDED LET ME TAKE A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD AFTER ALL THIS IS GASOLINE WE ARE TAKING ABOUT. SO I SAW THAT THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL RAIL WAS A LITTLE WET SO I TURNED ON MY CA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Oct 22, 2014
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 95 IN MANNING SO. CAROLINA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS BIG BANG AND SAW MY WINDSHIELD SMASHED AND THEN NOTICED THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED! I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING NOR ANYTHING HIT ME NOR HIT ANY BUMPS! I WAS TRAVELING FROM MAINE TO FLORIDA. *TR
ENGINE
Jul 3, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE SENSOR LIGHT PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS, EVEN THOUSANDS TO TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE DEFECTIVE SENSOR LIGHT, CAUSED HIM TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2012. THE ENGINE LIGHT... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jun 12, 2013
Incident date: Jun 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, BOTH OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH NOR WAS THERE ANY TYPE OF IMPACT MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED FROM THE DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 6, 2011
Incident date: Oct 27, 2011
A TRAGIC ACCIDENT FORTUNATELY DID NOT OCCUR. THE ENGINE CRADLE SUBFRAME MOUNTING WASHERS ON BOTH SIDES RUSTED THROUGH. MY MOTHER (75 YEARS OLD) WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING. THE ENGINE CRADLE DROPPED DOWN PREVENTING HER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. HAD THERE BEEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CLOSE SHE WOULD HA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Nov 6, 2011
Incident date: Oct 27, 2011
A TRAGIC ACCIDENT FORTUNATELY DID NOT OCCUR. THE ENGINE CRADLE SUBFRAME MOUNTING WASHERS ON BOTH SIDES RUSTED THROUGH. MY MOTHER (75 YEARS OLD) WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING. THE ENGINE CRADLE DROPPED DOWN PREVENTING HER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. HAD THERE BEEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CLOSE SHE WOULD HA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 6, 2011
Incident date: Oct 27, 2011
A TRAGIC ACCIDENT FORTUNATELY DID NOT OCCUR. THE ENGINE CRADLE SUBFRAME MOUNTING WASHERS ON BOTH SIDES RUSTED THROUGH. MY MOTHER (75 YEARS OLD) WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING. THE ENGINE CRADLE DROPPED DOWN PREVENTING HER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. HAD THERE BEEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CLOSE SHE WOULD HA... Read more
STEERING
Nov 6, 2011
Incident date: Oct 27, 2011
A TRAGIC ACCIDENT FORTUNATELY DID NOT OCCUR. THE ENGINE CRADLE SUBFRAME MOUNTING WASHERS ON BOTH SIDES RUSTED THROUGH. MY MOTHER (75 YEARS OLD) WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING. THE ENGINE CRADLE DROPPED DOWN PREVENTING HER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. HAD THERE BEEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CLOSE SHE WOULD HA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 9, 2008
Incident date: Apr 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BUSHINGS HOLDING THE FRONT K-MEMBER SUBFRAME ALL FAILED AT ONCE, WHICH CAUSED THE K SUBFRAME TO DROP OUT OF POSITION. THE STEERING LOCKED. THE WHEEL REMAINED IN A NEUTRAL POSITION UNTIL THE CONTACT PULLED IT BACK. HE DROVE TO TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 1, 2008
Incident date: Jan 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE LSS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED DUE TO CORROSION ON A SENSOR UNDERNEATH THE SEAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, DEATHS, OR A POLICE REPORT. THE CURRENT AND F... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Feb 1, 2008
Incident date: Jan 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE LSS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED DUE TO CORROSION ON A SENSOR UNDERNEATH THE SEAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, DEATHS, OR A POLICE REPORT. THE CURRENT AND F... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 18, 2006
Incident date: Sep 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT INCIDENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE HOWEVER THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 21, 2006
Incident date: Aug 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT SATED WHILE PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE BACK OF THE MOTOR FELL DOWN. THE STEERING LINKAGE FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAD DETACHED.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mar 27, 2006
Incident date: Mar 20, 2006
I PURCHASED A 1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 ROYALE LSS 4D SEDAN 6CY/3800 SERIES 2. AT SEVEN SEAS AUTO 118 MAPLE ST. MANCHESTER NH,03103. PAID 1,500 CAME WITH A 20-DAY PLATE AND A STATE INSPECTION. NOW THE CAR HAS A NEW ALTERNATOR AND EVERYTHING PASSED INSPECTION, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. FIRST THING, CAR... Read more
Crash
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 27, 2006
Incident date: Mar 20, 2006
I PURCHASED A 1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 ROYALE LSS 4D SEDAN 6CY/3800 SERIES 2. AT SEVEN SEAS AUTO 118 MAPLE ST. MANCHESTER NH,03103. PAID 1,500 CAME WITH A 20-DAY PLATE AND A STATE INSPECTION. NOW THE CAR HAS A NEW ALTERNATOR AND EVERYTHING PASSED INSPECTION, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. FIRST THING, CAR... Read more
Crash
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Mar 27, 2006
Incident date: Mar 20, 2006
I PURCHASED A 1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 ROYALE LSS 4D SEDAN 6CY/3800 SERIES 2. AT SEVEN SEAS AUTO 118 MAPLE ST. MANCHESTER NH,03103. PAID 1,500 CAME WITH A 20-DAY PLATE AND A STATE INSPECTION. NOW THE CAR HAS A NEW ALTERNATOR AND EVERYTHING PASSED INSPECTION, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. FIRST THING, CAR... Read more
Crash
Fire
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 27, 2006
Incident date: Mar 20, 2006
I PURCHASED A 1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 ROYALE LSS 4D SEDAN 6CY/3800 SERIES 2. AT SEVEN SEAS AUTO 118 MAPLE ST. MANCHESTER NH,03103. PAID 1,500 CAME WITH A 20-DAY PLATE AND A STATE INSPECTION. NOW THE CAR HAS A NEW ALTERNATOR AND EVERYTHING PASSED INSPECTION, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. FIRST THING, CAR... Read more
Crash
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Mar 27, 2006
Incident date: Mar 20, 2006
I PURCHASED A 1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 ROYALE LSS 4D SEDAN 6CY/3800 SERIES 2. AT SEVEN SEAS AUTO 118 MAPLE ST. MANCHESTER NH,03103. PAID 1,500 CAME WITH A 20-DAY PLATE AND A STATE INSPECTION. NOW THE CAR HAS A NEW ALTERNATOR AND EVERYTHING PASSED INSPECTION, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. FIRST THING, CAR... Read more
Crash
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 3, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT DID NOT HIT ANYTHING IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE DEALER WAS ALERTED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, TAIL LIGHT POPPED OUT, AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE STALLED 9 TIMES.*MR THE A/C DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND DRYER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE STALLING CONCERNS BUT THEY DID REPLACED THE D.I.S MODULE AND THE ECM TO C... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 6, 2004
Incident date: Aug 5, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY, TWO WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Jun 10, 2004
Incident date: Jun 8, 2004
PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT INCIDENT. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
May 28, 2004
Incident date: Apr 20, 2004
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED BECAUSE THE AIR BAG SENSOR LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT, BECAME WET AND SHORTED OUT. *LA *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE SUDDENLY QUITS WORKING. THE PLENUM ON TOP OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A WATER AND AN AIR JACKET THAT ARE SIDE BY SIDE. THEY CORRODE AND EAT THROUGH THE WALL THAT SEPARATES THEM. THIS CAUSES ANTI FREEZE FLOOD INTO THE PISTON, AND STOPS ENGINE FROM RUNNING. THE ENGINE WAS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
AIR BAGS BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. POLICE WERE CALLED. RESIDENT WAS OUTSIDE AND SAW AND HEARD BAGS GO OFF.. CLAIM WAS MADE TO INSURANCE COMPANY AND WAS TOLD NO COVERAGE APPLIED TO MECHANICAL FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT. HAVE CONTACTED DEALER SHIP WHERE CAR ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
AIR BAGS BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. POLICE WERE CALLED. RESIDENT WAS OUTSIDE AND SAW AND HEARD BAGS GO OFF.. CLAIM WAS MADE TO INSURANCE COMPANY AND WAS TOLD NO COVERAGE APPLIED TO MECHANICAL FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT. HAVE CONTACTED DEALER SHIP WHERE CAR ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Apr 14, 2004
THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE. ENGINE BACK FIRED, AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN CONSUMER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD IT WAS ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT
Feb 24, 2004
Incident date: Feb 24, 2004
AT 80,000 MILES MY INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED ANTIFREEZE INTO MY ENGINE. THIS ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE NEW ENGINE DONE THE SAME THING. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE WITH THIS. THE FIRST ENGINE WAS THE ORIGINAL OLDS 88 ENGINE. THE SECOND ONE WAS THE SERIES LL ENGINE. I ALMOST GOT HIT WHEN THE CAR STALLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 24, 2004
Incident date: Feb 24, 2004
AT 80,000 MILES MY INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED ANTIFREEZE INTO MY ENGINE. THIS ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE NEW ENGINE DONE THE SAME THING. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE WITH THIS. THE FIRST ENGINE WAS THE ORIGINAL OLDS 88 ENGINE. THE SECOND ONE WAS THE SERIES LL ENGINE. I ALMOST GOT HIT WHEN THE CAR STALLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 2, 2004
Incident date: Jan 9, 2004
THE PROBLEM I HAVE COME ACROSS IS THAT THE PLENUM THAT SITS ON TOP OF MY INTAKE IS MADE OUT OF SOME KIND OF CARBON FIBER OF SOME SORT . WELL THE FIRST TIME IT WENT OUT MY ENGINE STOPPED INSTANTLY ON THE INTERSTATE. LATER ON THAT DAY I FOUND OUT WHAT IT WAS. THE PLENUM HAS 2 WATER JACKETS ON EACH SID... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2004
Incident date: Nov 5, 2003
THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE GM RECALL ABOUT THE FAILURE OF BRAKES, POWER STEERING, WIPERS. I HAVE A 1995 OLDS 88 ROYALE. BACK IN NOVEMBER MY WIFE WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A DRIVEWAY TO TURN AROUND AND HER POWER STEERING QUIT COMPLETELY. I E-MAILED OLDSMOBILE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AFTER I READ ABOUT THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Jan 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO A GARAGE. MECHANIC HAD NOT DETERMINED THE PROBLEM . *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2003
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING TRACK CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. VEHICLE FAILED AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ABLE TO LET HER KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED. *AK THE TRACTION OFF LIGHT APPEARED ON THE MAIN CLUSTER. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO DEPRESS THE TRACTION BUTTON AND IT WOULD NOT TURN TRACT... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 30, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED OUT FOR ABOUT THREE SECONDS AND WAS BURNED. *SCC *JB
1 injured
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Sep 26, 2003
Incident date: Sep 20, 2003
POWER STEERING PUMP BOLTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 25, 2003
THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACK AND LEAKED ANTI FREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. *NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 12, 2002
Incident date: Oct 10, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH BOTH AIRBAG DEPLOY WITH OUT ANY REASON. WINDSHIELD WAS BROKE, PASSENGER WINDOW WAS ALSO BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMARTION:: MR
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Jul 29, 2002
Incident date: Jun 27, 2002
I WAS DRIIVING ON I-70 IN PA AT APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED. I CONTROLLED THE CAR AND PULLED OVER, CONTACTED THE STATE POLICE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. ABOUT 40 MILES FURTHER DOWN THE INTERSTATE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED SHATTERING 2/3 OF THE WINDSHIELD. A... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSES WIRING HARNESS TO BE BURNED UP AND MELT MOST OF THE WIRING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Dec 24, 2000
THREE SETS OF BRAKE PADS AND ONE SET OF ROTORS WERE REPLACED WITHIN 16,000 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STEERING
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
LOST STEERING CONTROL - THREE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE PUMP JUST BROKE OFF & WENT ON TO PUSH RIGHT BOOT INTO RIGHT TIRE. WATER PUMP BROKE & ALSO OVERFLOW ANTIFREEZE TANK BROKE. HAD TO REPLACE TWO TAIL LAMPS BECAUSE OF BROKEN BRACKETS OR PRONGS THAT HOLD IT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
LOST STEERING CONTROL - THREE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE PUMP JUST BROKE OFF & WENT ON TO PUSH RIGHT BOOT INTO RIGHT TIRE. WATER PUMP BROKE & ALSO OVERFLOW ANTIFREEZE TANK BROKE. HAD TO REPLACE TWO TAIL LAMPS BECAUSE OF BROKEN BRACKETS OR PRONGS THAT HOLD IT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS WILL NOT EXTEND FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING SEAT BELTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT REAR HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 2, 2001
Incident date: Mar 15, 2001
ABS SYSTEM OPERATES ERRATICALLY. WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTS TO APPLY BRAKES AT ANY SPEED, THERE IS LITTLE TO NO PRESSURE BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL, AND PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 3, 2001
WITHIN APPROX. 1 MONTH BOTH REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS AND THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED. OF ALL THE VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED IN MY 70 YEARS I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS. THE INSTALLED ITEMS MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE AND I WAS JUST LUCKY THAT NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 3, 2001
WITHIN APPROX. 1 MONTH BOTH REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS AND THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED. OF ALL THE VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED IN MY 70 YEARS I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS. THE INSTALLED ITEMS MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE AND I WAS JUST LUCKY THAT NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 12, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON THE EVENING OF 02-01-00. AFTER THE LIGHT CHANGED I PROCEDED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION. JUST AFTER I CROSSED THE INTERSECTION, THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT HAULT AS IF SOMEONE HAD STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS THEY COULD. I DON'T KNOW HOW THE VEHICLE BEHIND WAS ABLE T... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jan 5, 2001
Incident date: May 18, 2000
WHILE LEAVING A SERVICE STATION AND TURNING RIGHT HEARD NOISE AND STARTED HAVING PROBLEM TURNING. WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT BOLTS ON STEERING PUMP BROKE. AK THE LOSS OF STEERING RESULTED REARLY IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER ALSO LOST POWER BRAKES. *YH
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
45 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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
010601007
Sep 1, 2007
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
050604058
Sep 1, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
040601021
Jun 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT
040601017
Jun 1, 2004
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT
010601008A
May 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
010601007A
Jul 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT
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
010601008
Feb 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
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
98838313
May 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CUPHOLDER DOES NOT STAY LATCHED. *YC
98777155A
Apr 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH. *YC
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
9709016116A
Sep 1, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC
970801777155
Aug 1, 1997
105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC
97080177715F
Aug 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCE A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *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
970501735019
May 1, 1997
033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC
731207
Mar 1, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INTERMITTENT A/C SYSTEM THUMP NOISE ON INITIAL START UP FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL (REPLACE ACCUMULATOR). *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
677164
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *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
476006A
Jun 1, 1995
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
POPPING/FLUTTERING/TICKING/SPARK KNOCK/CLUNKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING UP MEDIUM GRADES OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP (REPLACE EXHAUST SEAL OR RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD).*SD
576105
Jun 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT LEAK NEAR BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 9REPLACE O-RINGS ON HEATER COOLANT BYPASS INLET PIPE ASSEMBLY). *SD
576104
May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576113
May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
438325
Feb 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DEFROSTER GRILL WARPAGE. *TW
438322
Jan 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INADVERTENT LOW FUEL WARNING CHIME. *TW
433405
Dec 1, 1994
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TW
CMP/95C11O1
Dec 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88 AND 98 MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3800 SERIES II ENGINE (PRO L36), MAY HAVE A DECELERATION STALL UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEER
476006
Dec 1, 1994
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
POPPING/FLUTTERING/TICKING/SPARK KNOCK NOISE WHILE DRIVING UP MEDIUM GRADES OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TW
488104
Dec 1, 1994
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMPS WILL NOT TURN OFF ON VEHICLES WITH TWILIGHT SENTINEL DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS. *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).
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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 (current) | 1 | 150 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 91 | View |
| 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 |