Oldsmobile 88 1986
Model 88 made in 1986 by Oldsmobile got 34 consumer complains there are 8 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1986
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V122000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 38309 | 09/22/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/28/1986 | 08/29/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The left and right rear lower control arm ball joint stud to knuckle attachment may have been inadequately tightened. consequence of defect: this could allow the rear lower control arm ball joint stud to loosen at the knuckle attachment. a loose ball joint stud could eventually break and separate from the knuckle. separation could cause a loss of vehicle control which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace and tighten both left and right rear lower control arm ball joint stud nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension/rear lower control arm ball joint stud.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE89101 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/15/1989 | 07/28/1989 | REAR BRAKE PIN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89098 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/10/1989 | 05/17/1989 | ANTI LOCK BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/26/1990 | 04/22/1991 | BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89171 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/26/1989 | 03/26/1990 | BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/28/1989 | 07/27/1990 | REAR BRAKE PIN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE87041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/04/1987 | 11/30/1987 | THROTTLE SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA87022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/27/1987 | 11/27/1991 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 11/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced cables. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 11/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced ignition coil. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced starter. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/02/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed vehicle stalls/ and hesitates. also, when driving at 30 mph there is a loss of power. dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/30/2002 | |||
| Vehicle stalls about 3 minutes after first start, mostly when making turns or when coming to a stop. nlm | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 20 | 10/01/1986 | |
| Vehicle stalls. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced air conditioning system. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 04/26/1991 | ||
| Accumulator failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 12/21/1995 | 1 | 04/26/1991 | |
| Axle seals were leaking. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/03/1993 | 1 | ||
| Transmission replaced.(1st vehicle on 601619) | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/15/1995 | |||
| After engaging driver's seat belt buckle, pops right out; use front middle belt; passenger shoulder restraint doesn't function at all,as though nothing is there | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 05/15/1995 | |||
| After engaging driver's seat belt buckle, pops right out; use front middle belt; passenger shoulder restraint doesn't function at all,as though nothing is there | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | 09/25/1995 | ||
| Brake shoes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 12/21/1995 | 1 | 04/26/1991 | |
| Rear brake shoes failed and the drums were resurfaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Master cylinder leaks. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Power brake system failed prior to/after service recall (86-c-15). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/29/1993 | 10 | 04/26/1991 | |
| Brake motor failed, resulting in loss of braking power. | |||
| 06/16/1994 | 5 | 04/26/1991 | |
| The pump motor failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 03/25/1993 | 3 | 04/26/1991 | |
| Brake switch shorted, causing loss of power brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 0 | 09/25/1995 | ||
| Short in brake light switch causes brake light to come on. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/06/1994 | 6 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/04/1994 | 1 | 12/01/1986 | |
| Steering effort increases during cold weather. tt steering was hard and jerky when the vehicle first starts especially during cold weather. *yh | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 11/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced steering rack. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| While driving the steering wheel mechanism gets stuck or cannot move properly which may cause loss of vehicle control. currently at the dealer. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 01/12/1993 | |||
| Failue of the lower control arm, ball joint suddenly is loose. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| While traveling went into excessive acceleration without indication due to cruise control being stuck. as a result, consumer was in an accident, and was injured. manufacturer was contacted. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/11/1998 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated when put in reverse resulting in an accident. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 10/10/1996 | |||
| Vehicle does not operate when applying the accelerator. explain in more details. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 06/14/1996 | |||
| Vehicle revved extremely high when shifting into gear. dlrs. diagnosis: idle control motor failed. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 09/20/1993 | 1 | 04/26/1991 | |
| Vent switch stuck due to failed control head. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 11/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced power window switch. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 11/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced windshield washer pump. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 04/18/1998 | 1 | ||
| Front wheel fell off hitting other vehicle. | |||