1988 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER

1 recalls — 2 complaints

89V102000 Jun 16, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
1,755,897 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 29, 1996
SOMETIMES ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 29, 1996
SOMETIMES ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy — 1988 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,750

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize-Large Station Wagons)

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

OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER across all model years (1977–1992).

16 Total Recalls
50 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1994 0 4 View
1993 0 1 View
1992 3 19 View
1991 3 6 View
1989 0 2 View
1988 (current) 1 2
1987 2 2 View
1986 1 11 View
1985 1 0 View
1984 1 0 View
1983 0 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 2 0 View

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