1995 OLDSMOBILE 98
2 recalls, 71 complaints - 42 TSBs
94V190000 Oct 4, 1994
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES WHICH CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE DUE TO DAMAGED SURFACE MOUNTING CAPACITORS. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND PARKING LAMPS.
Consequence
SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS CAN CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE HEAD LAMPS CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, OR THEY MAY TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE AND INABILITY TO RESTART THE CAR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.
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
71 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 5 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 3 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 22, 2008
Incident date: Sep 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 98. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, SPARKS APPEARED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 24, 2007
Incident date: Jul 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 98 ROYAL. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE AIR BAG DOWN AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO PREVENT A CRASH. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SORENESS IN HIS NECK AND RIBS. HE ALSO HAS AN A... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jul 11, 2006
Incident date: Jun 20, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON 06/20/06 WHILE THE IGNITION WAS ON BUT IN PARK. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ALSO DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON 06/21/06. THE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE DURING BOTH INCIDENTS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINA... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 3, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 2004
AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO BREAK AND DUE TO COST TO REPAIR DASH AND AIRBAGS CAUSED CAR TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 17, 2002
COOLANT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON---A LARGE POOL OF COOLANT UNDER CAR AFTER STOPPING---INSPECTION OF CAR SHOWED RETAINING CLIPS WERE BROKEN, BUT SENSOR STILL IN PLACE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2002
CONSUMER STATES COOLANT WARNING LIGHT FLASHES, THERE IS PUDDLES OF ANTIFREEZE CAUSED BY THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR RETAINER CLIPS BREAKING OFF AND LEAVING THE SENSOR RETAINED ONLY BY THE FRICTION OF THE O-RING SEALS. *TT
AIR BAGS
Sep 27, 2001
Incident date: May 2, 2001
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG IS MUCH BIGGER THAN THE STEERING WHEEL, DURING AN ACCIDENT IT VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED AND BLEW THE CONSUMERS HAND OFF THE WHEEL WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT BROKE HER WRIST (RIGHT) AND RESULTED IN 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO THE LEFT ARM, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY TOWARDS THE PASS... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Jul 30, 2001
RETURNED FUEL LINE FOR THE 3.8L ENGINE WAS LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE FUEL LINE IS ON BACK ORDER FOR 2-3 MONTHS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Jul 17, 2001
Incident date: Jul 14, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD TO STEER TO LEFT. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED REPLACING. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES FRONT STRUTS WERE FAILING AND WAS REPLACED.*JB
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jul 17, 2001
Incident date: Jul 14, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD TO STEER TO LEFT. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED REPLACING. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES FRONT STRUTS WERE FAILING AND WAS REPLACED.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 1, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
THE OXYGEN SENSOR CAME OUT OF THE EXHAUST TRAIN RESULTING IN LOUD MUFFLER NOISE. ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, THE ENGINE TROUBLE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE NOISE WAS FROM THE OXYGENSENSOR WHICH HAD COME OUT, THE MECHANIC SHECKED IT AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG SO HE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mar 1, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
THE OXYGEN SENSOR CAME OUT OF THE EXHAUST TRAIN RESULTING IN LOUD MUFFLER NOISE. ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, THE ENGINE TROUBLE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE NOISE WAS FROM THE OXYGENSENSOR WHICH HAD COME OUT, THE MECHANIC SHECKED IT AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG SO HE ... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 5, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER COOLING TEMP WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL STOPPED COOLING INSIDE OF CAR DEALER SAID HE FOUND LEAK AND REPLACED UNDER DASH CONDENSER UNIT AT $800 COST NEXT DAY NO DIFFERENCE IN AIR CONDITIONER RETURNED TO DEALER PROBLEM STILL UNRESOLVED. VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL POWER DOOR LOCK AND ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 5, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER COOLING TEMP WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL STOPPED COOLING INSIDE OF CAR DEALER SAID HE FOUND LEAK AND REPLACED UNDER DASH CONDENSER UNIT AT $800 COST NEXT DAY NO DIFFERENCE IN AIR CONDITIONER RETURNED TO DEALER PROBLEM STILL UNRESOLVED. VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL POWER DOOR LOCK AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Sep 5, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER COOLING TEMP WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL STOPPED COOLING INSIDE OF CAR DEALER SAID HE FOUND LEAK AND REPLACED UNDER DASH CONDENSER UNIT AT $800 COST NEXT DAY NO DIFFERENCE IN AIR CONDITIONER RETURNED TO DEALER PROBLEM STILL UNRESOLVED. VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL POWER DOOR LOCK AND ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Apr 13, 1999
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED CAUSING ENGINE NOISE. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 1997
WHEEL BEARING, RIGHT FRONT HUB, LEFT FRONT HUB AND BEARING FAILED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Dec 16, 1999
BRAKES/ACCELERATOR FAILED CAUSING VEHILE TO CONTINUE FORWARD WHILE PULLING IN DRIVEWAY, DEMOLISHING SHRUBBERY AND FENCE IN YARD. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 1997
WHEEL BEARING, RIGHT FRONT HUB, LEFT FRONT HUB AND BEARING FAILED. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Aug 29, 1997
POWER LOCKS ON ALL DOORS DO NOT WORK. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 12, 1998
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK. NLM
PARKING BRAKE
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Mar 2, 1998
EMERGENCY BRAKE MAKES NOISE WHEN USED. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Dec 16, 1999
BRAKES/ACCELERATOR FAILED CAUSING VEHILE TO CONTINUE FORWARD WHILE PULLING IN DRIVEWAY, DEMOLISHING SHRUBBERY AND FENCE IN YARD. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Oct 17, 1994
OIL GAUGE FAILED, OIL WAS LOW WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON THE CAR. NLM
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Oct 2, 1996
LEFT FRONT WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
May 22, 2000
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, CONSUMER NEVER NOTIFIED OF HEAD LIGHT SWITCH RECALL 94V-138. NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 1997
WHEEL BEARING, RIGHT FRONT HUB, LEFT FRONT HUB AND BEARING FAILED. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
May 15, 2000
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, CONSUMER NEVER NOTIFIED OF HEAD LIGHT SWITCH RECALL 94V-138. NM
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 2, 1996
LEFT FRONT WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 17, 1994
OIL GAUGE FAILED, OIL WAS LOW WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON THE CAR. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Dec 16, 1999
BRAKES/ACCELERATOR FAILED CAUSING VEHILE TO CONTINUE FORWARD WHILE PULLING IN DRIVEWAY, DEMOLISHING SHRUBBERY AND FENCE IN YARD. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Dec 16, 1999
BRAKES/ACCELERATOR FAILED CAUSING VEHILE TO CONTINUE FORWARD WHILE PULLING IN DRIVEWAY, DEMOLISHING SHRUBBERY AND FENCE IN YARD. NLM
PARKING BRAKE
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Mar 2, 1998
EMERGENCY BRAKE MAKES NOISE WHEN USED. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Jan 12, 1998
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Aug 29, 1997
POWER LOCKS ON ALL DOORS DO NOT WORK. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 1997
WHEEL BEARING, RIGHT FRONT HUB, LEFT FRONT HUB AND BEARING FAILED. NLM
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 15, 2000
Incident date: Apr 13, 1999
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED CAUSING ENGINE NOISE. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 1995
INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOISY. YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Dec 16, 1999
THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATOR MALFUNCTIONED CAUSED DAMAGE TO DRIVER'S PROPERTY. YH
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Nov 30, 1999
HEAD LIGHTS FAILED AFTER RECALL WORK. YH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Jul 30, 1998
COOLING UNIT COMPRESSOR FAILED. YH
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Mar 2, 1998
EMERGENCY BRAKE MAKES NOISE WHEN BRAKING. YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Aug 29, 1997
RIGHT FRONT DOOR AND DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT UNLOCK. YH
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 1997
WHEEL BEARING AND RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED.YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 1997
WHEEL BEARING AND RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED.YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL,OIL GAUGE ERRATIC, AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON AND CHIMMER MODULE TO FAIL. YH (INCIDNT DT.FROM 5-OCT-1995-23-FEB-1996)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Oct 2, 1996
RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED. YH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Oct 2, 1996
POWER WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Dec 17, 1996
HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND HEAD LIGHT FAILED PRIOR TO THE RECALL(94V-138 AND 94V-190). YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Dec 17, 1996
HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND HEAD LIGHT FAILED PRIOR TO THE RECALL(94V-138 AND 94V-190). YH
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 OLDSMOBILE 98
42 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 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 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 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
738153
Jan 1, 1998
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BATTERY IS LOW OR DEAD. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
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
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *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
970501776515
May 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION BASED ON ENGINE IDLE SURGE, OR MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ILLUMINATED WITH DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P0131, P0171 OR 44 SET. *YC
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 (current) | 2 | 71 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 23 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 46 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 69 | View |
| 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 |