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1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

2 recalls, 6 complaints - 3 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
88V032000 Mar 15, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL FEED OR FUEL RETURN HOSE AT THE ENGINE MAY RUB AGAINST A SHIFT LEVER ON THE 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE.
Consequence
IN TIME A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THE HOSE AND FUELLEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD REUSLT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.
22,300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 3 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
OIL PUMP/BALANCER ASSEMBLY ON 2.5L 151CI. TECH 4 (NOT SURE ON SPECIFIC YEARS) CAN CRACK FROM NORMAL WEAR, AND DESTROY CRANK SHAFT AND ENGINE. THE BALANCER ASSM. AND OIL PUMP ARE LOCATED IN OIL PAN. A SIMPLE REPLACEMENT OF OIL PUMP ASSM. WHEN LIFTER NOISE IS PRESENT, OR WHEN METAL FILINGS ARE FOUND... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Feb 24, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Feb 24, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 17, 1995
TIMING GEAR REPLACED DUE TO TEETH SHEARING, CAUSING NO POWER STEERING/BRAKES/ENGINE. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Jan 9, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 29.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 30.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 25.0 20.0 Regular $3,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
000524001 Apr 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
476147A Jan 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLING NOISE/ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TW
476147 Dec 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLING NOISE/ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE88020 Opened: Feb 1, 1988 , Closed: Mar 16, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
QUAD 4 ENG WIRING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

OLDSMOBILE CALAIS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE CALAIS across all model years (1985, 1990).

15 Total Recalls
124 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
9 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

OLDSMOBILE CALAIS - Year by Year

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1990 1 18 View
1989 2 44 View
1988 2 34 View
1987 (current) 2 6
1986 3 18 View
1985 5 4 View

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