1991 OLDSMOBILE 98
2 recalls, 69 complaints - 10 TSBs
91V198000 Nov 14, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE CONSOLE MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET CAUSING LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
Consequence
THE DRIVER CAN PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARKPOSITION WITHOUT SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE TRANSAXLE MAY NOT ACTUALLY BEIN PARK, RESULTING IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED ON AGRADE. ALSO, THE DRIVER CAN PLACE THE GEAR SELECTOR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITHOUTTURNING THE ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL TWO TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIPS.
91V167000 Sep 23, 1991
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Defect Description
WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.
Consequence
DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
Remedy
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
69 total complaints
7 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 6 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 25, 2005
Incident date: Dec 7, 2004
I SMELLED WHAT SEEMED TO BE BURNING WIRE COMING FROM INSIDE MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE.*AK
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS BUCKLE:INFANT
Dec 5, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 2003
THE BUCKLE ON THE HARNESS WILL NOT FIT INTO THE LATCH BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEGS. CONSUMER HAS TO HOLD THE TWO SECTIONS OF THE BUCKLE TOGETHER WITH BOTH HANDS IN ORDER TO GET THE SYSTEM TO WORK. *AK
AIR BAGS
Oct 25, 2002
Incident date: Oct 20, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED AND DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. TS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Aug 20, 2002
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE EMERGENCY FLASHER ACTIVATION SWITCH. THE CENTER ACTIVATION PORTION CANNOT BE DEPRESSED TO ENERGIZE THE FLASHER. IT IS MOUNTED INTERNALLY AND THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN MUST BE DISASSEMBLED. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. *JG THE ARROWS FOR TURN SIGNALS WAS NOT VISIBLE. *YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
Aug 20, 2002
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE EMERGENCY FLASHER ACTIVATION SWITCH. THE CENTER ACTIVATION PORTION CANNOT BE DEPRESSED TO ENERGIZE THE FLASHER. IT IS MOUNTED INTERNALLY AND THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN MUST BE DISASSEMBLED. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. *JG THE ARROWS FOR TURN SIGNALS WAS NOT VISIBLE. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 20, 2002
THE IGNITION MODULE HAS A POTTED SEALER WHICH ENCAPSULATED THE MODULE WIRES. THE SEALER MELTED AND LEAKED. *JG *YH
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Aug 20, 2002
THE JACK WHICH IS SUPPLIED IN THE VEHICLE, IS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. THE INSTRUCTIONS SAY TO LOCATE THE GROOVE IN THE LIFT HEAD OF THE JACK INTO THE NOTCH OF THE FRAME FOR SAFETY RATION. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANY NOTCHES. THE BUMPER DOES NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN USING ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 20, 2002
WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING THROUGH RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT GO FAST ENOUGH TO KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL THE RAIN SUBSIDED. *JG *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 21, 2002
ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING ONTO PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE ON FLOOR. THERE IS ABOUT A HALF INCH OF ANTIFREEZE ON FLOOR. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 28, 2002
3.8 ENGINE--SHUTTER ALSO AT THE 70 MI.PER HR. SPEED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 12, 2002
Incident date: Feb 11, 2002
CONSUMER HAD NOTICED A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM ENGINE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED ENGINE VALVE TO FIND A SOLUTION, BUT DID NOT HELP AND THE PROBLEM STILL THERE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Dec 17, 2001
Incident date: Dec 10, 2001
PANIC STOP TO AVOID HITTING CAR IN FRONT THAT STOPPED SHORT TO AVOID DOG IN ROAD. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, VERY LONG STOPPING DISTANCE, STEERED AROUND CAR AHEAD AVOIDING ACCIDENT. BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT RETURNTO NORMAL FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF PUMPING AND TEST STOPS, PROCEEDED WITH JOURNEY NORMALLY.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 17, 2001
Incident date: Dec 10, 2001
PANIC STOP TO AVOID HITTING CAR IN FRONT THAT STOPPED SHORT TO AVOID DOG IN ROAD. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, VERY LONG STOPPING DISTANCE, STEERED AROUND CAR AHEAD AVOIDING ACCIDENT. BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT RETURNTO NORMAL FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF PUMPING AND TEST STOPS, PROCEEDED WITH JOURNEY NORMALLY.... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Jan 10, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND CONTROL HIS VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS
Mar 12, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH, AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BROKE ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 8, 2001
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
91 V 198 00/AUTOMATIC: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR INTERMITTENTLY WHEN PARKED ON A UPPER GRADE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 6, 2000
WHEN DRIVING SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED WIRES WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN WERE MELTED. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 28, 2000
Incident date: Sep 7, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING DAMAGE TO WIRING HARNESS AND OTHER PARTS, REPAIRS WERE DONE BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK A BROKEN BULB SHORTED OUT AND BURNED THE SURROUNDING PLASTIC. THE BURNING REACHED T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 5, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WHEN DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE VIBRATED. CONTACTED LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED MASTER CYLINDERS/ROTORS, AND ABS BRAKES.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 5, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WHEN DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE VIBRATED. CONTACTED LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED MASTER CYLINDERS/ROTORS, AND ABS BRAKES.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 5, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WHEN DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE VIBRATED. CONTACTED LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED MASTER CYLINDERS/ROTORS, AND ABS BRAKES.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Apr 17, 2000
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH PANEL, WHEN IT ILLUMINATES ABS SYSTEM WILL GO INTO EFFECT WHEN DRIVING. DELAER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER SAID THAT THE ABS SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THE OWNER DIDN'T COMPLY BECAUSE OF THE COST. VEHICLE LATER TAKEN TO A SPECIALIST, SAID... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 17, 2000
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH PANEL, WHEN IT ILLUMINATES ABS SYSTEM WILL GO INTO EFFECT WHEN DRIVING. DELAER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER SAID THAT THE ABS SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THE OWNER DIDN'T COMPLY BECAUSE OF THE COST. VEHICLE LATER TAKEN TO A SPECIALIST, SAID... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 3, 2000
Incident date: Mar 27, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 5MPH IN SLOW TRAFFIC, PRESSED ON BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER REAREDNDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER INDICATED THIS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 9, 2000
WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WAS HARD WITH EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHR INFORMATON. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 16, 1999
Incident date: Sep 7, 1994
THIS IS TOTAL BREAK FAILURE.PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THREE PUMPS & BRAKES WORKED FINE. HAD SYS.PURGED & MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED BY OLDS DEALER. THIS SAME INCINDENCE OF TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES NOW. FIRST TIME WAS IN 1994, LAST TIME HAPPENED TODAY.11/16/1999 ALSO HAD REPLACED 2ND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Nov 16, 1999
Incident date: Sep 7, 1994
THIS IS TOTAL BREAK FAILURE.PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THREE PUMPS & BRAKES WORKED FINE. HAD SYS.PURGED & MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED BY OLDS DEALER. THIS SAME INCINDENCE OF TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES NOW. FIRST TIME WAS IN 1994, LAST TIME HAPPENED TODAY.11/16/1999 ALSO HAD REPLACED 2ND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Sep 8, 1999
SEVERAL ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURES.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Jun 7, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
WHILE USING THE JACK (PART # 14063553) IT DROPPED DUE TO THE METAL OF WHICH JACK IS MADE OFF NEEDS TO BE "HEAT TREATED" IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE JACK. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 8, 1999
Incident date: Feb 13, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED-NO INJURIES INCURRED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 24, 1999
Incident date: Feb 20, 1999
WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT ABOUT 2-3MPH, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SOLENOID SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON JUST BEFORE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NOT ENOUGH TIME FOR THE OCCUPANT TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. CURRE... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Feb 19, 1999
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSING MINIMAL INJURIES TO CONSUMER.
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 18, 1999
Incident date: Feb 10, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM THE DASH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND DRIVER HAD TO JUMP OUT TO BORROW A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT FLAMES OUT. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM *AK *ML
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 17, 1999
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE COMPARTMENT FOR NO REASON .POSSIBLE CAUSE OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: Oct 12, 1998
ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER IT WOULD COST $75.00 TO INSPECT, AND ESTIMATED $1000.00 FOR REPAIRS. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
TIRE SIDEWALL RUPTURED (MICHELIN).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1997
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 20, 1998
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 11, 1998
Incident date: Sep 10, 1998
TRANSMISSION CAUSES VEHICLE TO JUMP OUT OF GEAR WHEN CONSUMER SHIFTS INTO REVERSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 5, 1998
Incident date: Jun 21, 1998
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Mar 4, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE, SOMETIMES PEDAL FADES, REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER, FAILURE STILL OCCUR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Dec 18, 1997
MAIN COMPUTER FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 18, 1997
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Dec 18, 1997
BATTERY FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Oct 22, 1993
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Dec 18, 1997
REAR WINDOW FAILED, NOT SEALED PROPERLY.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 18, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 6, 1997
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 1, 1997
BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARDS ARE CRACKED AROUND THE BOLTS OF THE SEATS. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 31, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 OLDSMOBILE 98
10 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 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
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
98833005
Oct 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
731608
Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *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
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *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 98
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA88010
Opened: Nov 30, 1987 , Closed: Oct 31, 1989
THROTTLE CONTROL
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:UNDER PE87-041, GM PROVIDED THECOMPLAINT, ACCIDENT, INJURY, AND FATALITY DATA TABULATED ABOVE.ANALYSIS:DURING GM'S COMPILATION AND EVALUATION OF INFORMATION REQUIREDTO RESPOND TO THE NHTSA'S REQUEST UNDER THE PE, INDICATIONS WERE GIVEN THATTHE NUMBERS OF CONS... Read more
OLDSMOBILE 98 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE 98 across all model years (1967, 1996).
41
Total Recalls
417
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
31
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
OLDSMOBILE 98 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 35 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 71 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 23 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 46 | View |
| 1991 (current) | 2 | 69 | |
| 1990 | 2 | 26 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 25 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 13 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |