Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Oldsmobile / 88 / 1996
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
006109690 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile lss. on november 7, 2007, while driving 65 mph, the contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from her vehicle
007103984 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 My car was having some problems starting and staying started. it sounded like a back fire and wouldn't start back up. we checked the plugs and also
006088700 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was leaking antifreeze near the side of the intake manifold. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop,
006055651 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle going 55 mph the passenger's side air bag deployed without warning. the windshield was busted due
005039757 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Fuel gauge failure--sending unit got so hot it fused the wires together and then sent a jolt of electricity to the instrument cluster burning out part
005039756 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Fuel gauge failure--sending unit got so hot it fused the wires together and then sent a jolt of electricity to the instrument cluster burning out part
005032933 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Dt: earlier in the day the car was hard to start and the gas gauge was lower than it should have been. the fuel center line leaked , and the repair
005017879 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 After starting the vehicle consumer heard a loud popping noise, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. consumer opened the hood, and saw that
005007357 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Vehicle is leaking antifreeze out the intake manifold into the engine, which could cause the vehicle to overheat. manufacturer was contacted by
004289216 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 a hole within intake manifold caused antifreeze to leak into the engine compartment. as a result vehicle had difficulty in starting
003271744 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as described in recall 95v204000 concerning ignition anti theft controller. however, this vehicle
004269445 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 While driving at an undetermined speed engine check light appeared on the dashboard. consumer informed dealer about this issue. however, mechanic
003269013 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS AT ZERO, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK *SC *JB
004268669 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 While driving, the vehicle reached high temperatures due to intake manifold failure. coolant seeped inside the engine. an independent shop will
0000261845 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer cited the poor quality of materials used for the upper intake manifold and poor design around the egr stove pipe. *la the upper and lower
003256613 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Steering wheel- there are hard to turn spots (binding?), every half turn and the wheels will not automatically return to straight after turning.*ak
004255518 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Short in wiring for heating/air conditioning system. heater/air conditioner/rear defrost would be working & then stop. would start working again
003252374 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Vehicle stalled twice due to the intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze. dealer replaced the intake manifold gasket, but vehicle continued to
003244487 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 It is my opinion that modern hallogen lamps are dangerously and unecessarily bright. this has been indicated to me when i use my car equipped with
003239490 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Nhtsa recall 96-v-116-000 a backfire during engine starting, can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold. consumer's vehicle has the same problem
003218970 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 DOOR STRUCTURE WILL NOT OPEN, IT WILL GET STUCK. *AK
003218966 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE SMOKE AND FLAMES CAME FROM THE ENGINE AREA. *AK
0000218170 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 AT START UP, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION. (ENGINE BURNED) *MR *SCC
003214810 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A WINDOW. *JB
003201308 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 THE ENTIRE ENGINE FAILED.*JB
002184356 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 CONSUMER STATES THAT PLASTIC MANIFOLD CRACKS AFTER ABOUT 60000 MILES AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO MIX WITH OIL INTO ENGINE.*JB
002173409 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 The dome lights and other interior lights stay on constantly. the consumer states the vehicle cannot be driven at night because it is a distraction
002167364 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
002167363 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
0000146476 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Tire size p20570r15, original equipment on oldsmobile, 88, 1996 with 22,000 miles. all 4 tires have developed protrusions and bubbling out on inner
000119200 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 While driving noticed smoke near windshield post of the left side. then, consumer pulled over, and passenger noticed flames coming from the bottom
001103411 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Applied pressure to brake pedal to stop, brakes made a thunking noise and the brake pedal pulsated excessively, abs light on dash illuminated. took
001103410 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Applied pressure to brake pedal to stop, brakes made a thunking noise and the brake pedal pulsated excessively, abs light on dash illuminated. took
002101946 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Car lost power on the freeway causing a hazardous situation. repairs consisted of rebuild of transmission, replacement of torque converter, modulator
002101945 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Car lost power on the freeway causing a hazardous situation. repairs consisted of rebuild of transmission, replacement of torque converter, modulator
002101944 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Car lost power on the freeway causing a hazardous situation. repairs consisted of rebuild of transmission, replacement of torque converter, modulator
001101870 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 NO SUMMARY. DT
000034927 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
0000186872 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 SOMETIMES CAR IS PARK THE TRUNK HOOD OPENED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND TRUNK HOOD CAME OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
996185458 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 SEATBELTS IN THE REAR SEAT ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO GO AROUND NORMAL PEOLPE. *AK
996185457 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 SEATBELTS IN THE REAR SEAT ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO GO AROUND NORMAL PEOLPE. *AK
997114221 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Applied brakes, no response, vehicle proceeded through 4 traffic lanes, after 10 miles, brakes normal, heard loud noise & severe vibration, dealer
0000108685 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING OR AT A STOP LIGHT THE CAR VIBRATES . *AK
996106164 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 FAILURE OF THE GAS PEDAL, WHEN TRAVELING UP A HILL, WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. *AK
0000099858 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, PORBLEM CAN NOT BE FOUND BY DEALER.
0000087896 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Sometimes during warm-up(not moving)..there will be a loud "thud" at rear of vehicle. at other times i may drive 2-3 blocks before i hear the thud.
999087835 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 This auto is going to a total loss, i hit a car at 30 in the rear end and another auto hit me in the rear end then i hit # 1 car in the rear a second
0000067565 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 CAMSHAFT FAILED.
997067132 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 ANTI THEFT SYSTEM FAILED.
0000055615 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 AFTER WET WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE TO THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN TURN ON THE WIPERS BREAK. CONSUMER TOLD THEY WERE DESIGNED TO DO THIS.
0000049075 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 TIRES REPLACED DUE TO UNEVEN TREAD AND RIB CUPPING. (GOODYEAR P205/7015).
0000040884 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 HEAD RESTRAINT DESIGN PROBLEMS.
996039974 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
996039973 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
997031309 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 ENGINE STALLS.
996013345 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 TWO GOODYEAR TIRES DELAMINATED ON THE SIDEWALL. *SD
003219453 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 ALARM SYSTEM WILL COME AND OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND WEAR THE BATTERY DOWN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR VEHICLE TO START.*AK
003219451 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 ELECTRICAL WINDOW WILL COME UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
003218971 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 ALARM SYSTEM WILL COME AND OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND WEAR THE BATTERY DOWN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR VEHICLE TO START.*AK
003218969 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 ELECTRICAL WINDOW WILL COME UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
0000218652 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 AT START UP, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION. (ENGINE BURNED) *MR *SCC
003206012 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTIFREEZE. *JB SCC
002194910 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. also stated that the engine blow up and cause several problems to the vehicle. also
0000190599 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Vehicle experienced the same defect for the intake manifold as mentioned in recall 96 v 116 000, however vehicle was not included due to vin. ts *tt
0000190588 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Vehicle experienced the same defect for the intake manifold as mentioned in recall 96 v 116 000, however vehicle was not included due to vin. ts *tt
002184366 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 CONSUMER STATES THAT PLASTIC MANIFOLD CRACKS AFTER ABOUT 60000 MILES AND CAUSES ANTI-FREEZE TO MIX WITH OIL INTO ENGINE.*JB
002184036 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUST STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE NO STEERING OR BRAKE POWER. CONTACTED DEALER. CANNOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK.
002173419 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 The dome lights and other interior lights stay on constantly. the consumer states the vehicle cannot be driven at night because it is a distraction
002167374 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
002167373 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
002167372 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
002167371 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
002167365 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
002167362 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
002167361 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
002167360 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
002167359 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit
001148959 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE STARTING,PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK
001148952 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE STARTING,PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK
0000121550 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Interior dome light would come on and off intermittently, then battery would be dead. vehicle would start. they replaced mall modular and then
0000121551 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Interior dome light would come on and off intermittently, then battery would be dead. vehicle would start. they replaced mall modular and then
0000121543 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Interior dome light would come on and off intermittently, then battery would be dead. vehicle would start. they replaced mall modular and then
000119207 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 While driving noticed smoke near windshield post of the left side. then, consumer pulled over, and passenger noticed flames coming from the bottom
000103483 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 I was driving through town, easton ma, and the engine sputtered a bit. next, a kid hailed me down and i saw smoke from my rear. i pulled into the
000103476 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 I was driving through town, easton ma, and the engine sputtered a bit. next, a kid hailed me down and i saw smoke from my rear. i pulled into the
001103418 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Applied pressure to brake pedal to stop, brakes made a thunking noise and the brake pedal pulsated excessively, abs light on dash illuminated. took
001103417 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Applied pressure to brake pedal to stop, brakes made a thunking noise and the brake pedal pulsated excessively, abs light on dash illuminated. took
002101953 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Car lost power on the freeway causing a hazardous situation. repairs consisted of rebuild of transmission, replacement of torque converter, modulator
002101952 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Car lost power on the freeway causing a hazardous situation. repairs consisted of rebuild of transmission, replacement of torque converter, modulator
001101877 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 NO SUMMARY. DT
002087143 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Engine coolant leak at manifold intake. i have an extended gm "major guard" warranty plus "o" deductible and gm fixed the problem without charge. *ak
002087136 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Engine coolant leak at manifold intake. i have an extended gm "major guard" warranty plus "o" deductible and gm fixed the problem without charge. *ak
000040095 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT NEED TO BE DEPRESSED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. ACCORDING TO HERB GORDON OLDSMOBILE THE BTSI SOLENOID IS PROBABLY DEFECTIVE.*AK
000040089 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT NEED TO BE DEPRESSED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. ACCORDING TO HERB GORDON OLDSMOBILE THE BTSI SOLENOID IS PROBABLY DEFECTIVE.*AK
000034931 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000034926 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
0000014686 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING RESULTING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO ONCOMMING TRAFFIC. NLM
0000014682 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING RESULTING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO ONCOMMING TRAFFIC. NLM
0000192560 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL 95V204000. *AK
0000192469 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to dealer and was told they could not repair vehicle because they did not have information on recall
0000186892 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 SOMETIMES CAR IS PARK THE TRUNK HOOD OPENED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND TRUNK HOOD CAME OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
999152675 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Automatic transmission slips out of drive position into neutral unexpectedly while driving which may cause a crash. there is a tsb on it, but the
998135193 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 While driving the acclerator got stuck and vehicle accelerated unexpectedly, causing a frontal impact in which both the driver's and passenger's air
998135177 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 While driving the acclerator got stuck and vehicle accelerated unexpectedly, causing a frontal impact in which both the driver's and passenger's air
998135176 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 While driving the acclerator got stuck and vehicle accelerated unexpectedly, causing a frontal impact in which both the driver's and passenger's air
0000121544 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Interior dome light would come on and off intermittently, then battery would be dead. vehicle would start. they replaced mall modular and then
997110944 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Going 20-25 mph, vehicle brakes pedal malfunctioned which caused the brake pedal to hit the floor and it did not stop the vehicle, resulting in a
996106176 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 FAILURE OF THE GAS PEDAL, WHEN TRAVELING UP A HILL, WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. *AK
0000104660 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 IN THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION THE HEADRESTS OFFER NO PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OVER 5FEET AND 5INCHES TALL. *AK
0000104648 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 IN THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION THE HEADRESTS OFFER NO PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OVER 5FEET AND 5INCHES TALL. *AK
996100777 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A DELAY IS EXPERIENCED BEFORE IT BEGINS TO BRAKE. BRAKES LOCKED UP TWICE.*AK
996100776 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A DELAY IS EXPERIENCED BEFORE IT BEGINS TO BRAKE. BRAKES LOCKED UP TWICE.*AK
0000099870 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, PORBLEM CAN NOT BE FOUND BY DEALER.
0000087907 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Sometimes during warm-up(not moving)..there will be a loud "thud" at rear of vehicle. at other times i may drive 2-3 blocks before i hear the thud.
999087398 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Fuel line from gas tank at attachment fitting to fuel filter developed a leak resulting in fuel spillage within a closed space(garage). no fire
999087387 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 Fuel line from gas tank at attachment fitting to fuel filter developed a leak resulting in fuel spillage within a closed space(garage). no fire
996070127 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB FAILED.
0000067574 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 AIR CONDITIONER IS NOISY WHEN SET ON LOW SPEED.
0000067573 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 CAMSHAFT FAILED.
0000067566 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 AIR CONDITIONER IS NOISY WHEN SET ON LOW SPEED.
996067379 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 CRANK SENSOR CONNECTOR FAILED.
997067140 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 ANTI THEFT SYSTEM FAILED.
996066873 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 GOODYEAR TIRES CAUSE VIBRATION.
996066865 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 GOODYEAR TIRES CAUSE VIBRATION.
998054364 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 CAR JACK BROKE WHEN USING, DESIGN TOO SMALL FOR VEHICLE.
0000040892 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 HEAD RESTRAINT DESIGN PROBLEMS.
996039981 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
996039982 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
997031317 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 ENGINE STALLS.
996018399 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT LOCK TRUNK, BUT UNLOCKS IT.
996012308 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 INSUFFICIENT LEG ROOM IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, ALSO HEADREST NOT TALL ENOUGH TO SUPPORT TALL PEOPLE.
996012300 OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 INSUFFICIENT LEG ROOM IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, ALSO HEADREST NOT TALL ENOUGH TO SUPPORT TALL PEOPLE.

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