Oldsmobile 88 1987
Model 88 made in 1987 by Oldsmobile got 25 consumer complains there are 8 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, vehicle speed control.
Model 1987
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V135000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1986 to 05/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 479715 | 09/16/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/01/1987 | 09/03/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, under a high resistance load,melt down and ignite the washer bottle bracket resulting in an enginecompartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical/in line fusible link.vehicle description: passenger cars | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V080000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1987 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 35057 | 05/20/1988 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/16/1988 | 05/18/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace accelerator cable. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: accelerator cable.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA89028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/28/1989 | 07/27/1990 | REAR BRAKE PIN | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA87022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/27/1987 | 11/27/1991 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| When driving and stopping at a light the car stalls and one occasion there was no power and caused an accident . please describe .*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 150000 | ||
| Crank sensor constantly come loose. weather changes and temperature changes in the engine cause this change. realigninment and retightening costs 25.00 each instance. this has occured with the previous owner as well [as i called her and asked her about this problem] this has occured more than 50 time as far as i know. this causes the car to be inoperatable. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/1987 | 1 | ||
| Camshaft failed after redesigned front cover installed. *tw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on highway, driver noticed that speed started to decrease, driver heard a popping noise and pulled over to investigate, within minutes smoke filled the car with more popping noise and then fire started, no other vehicles were involved and no injuries were sustained, possible engine failure, ohio traffic crash report. *tt | |||
| 10/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire. (ohio state police report) | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Both front seat belts had to be replaced. would not pull out. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | 12/14/1998 | |
| 1) my 1987 delta 88 oldsmobile will not steer left when cold, which is very dangerous when turning at a busy intersection. 2) my brakes have been repaired several times because they keep pulsating. this wears out my tires very fast. 3) when first cranked, it will drive for a mile at a medium rate of speed without touching the accelerator because the idle is messed up, even though it has been adjusted. 4) the windshield washer has never worked. all these things continually happen the 5 years i've owned it. *cb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | 12/14/1998 | |
| 1) my 1987 delta 88 oldsmobile will not steer left when cold, which is very dangerous when turning at a busy intersection. 2) my brakes have been repaired several times because they keep pulsating. this wears out my tires very fast. 3) when first cranked, it will drive for a mile at a medium rate of speed without touching the accelerator because the idle is messed up, even though it has been adjusted. 4) the windshield washer has never worked. all these things continually happen the 5 years i've owned it. *cb | |||
| 08/02/1996 | |||
| When driving along vehicle starts to make a loud noise. it becomes hard to steer and eventually loses control. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1989 | 1 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 08/01/1990 | 1 | ||
| Power steering fluid degrades, making it difficult to steer. *dh | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 10/01/1987 | |||
| The steering problem began in 1993 and got progressively worse. the steering was almost inoperable in cold temperatures at first but became a problem even in warm termperatures. the wheel could not be turned to the left until the car had been running for many minutes. the problem increased and the difficulty in steering to the left occurred while driving the vehicle, even in summer months. it became a hazard. i had it repaired at a cost of $1,200 and the mechanics were familiar with this problem on this year and model vehicle. they also indicated the engine mount appeared to be faulty. minnesota was missed on the recall for this problem and gm has been forced to add this onto a recall list but the oldsmobile 88 delta is not included. your web site indicates over 50 problems with rack and pinion steering for this year and model. there was an obvious failure to warn on the part of gm to drivers of this year and model car. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1987 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/24/1990 | 1 | 03/24/1990 | |
| 'cold power steering'. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| Right wheel failed. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| Tire developed a large bubble(4) in tread. *ak (dot number: w2kc p15 tiresize: 205/75/14) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | 12/14/1998 | |
| 1) my 1987 delta 88 oldsmobile will not steer left when cold, which is very dangerous when turning at a busy intersection. 2) my brakes have been repaired several times because they keep pulsating. this wears out my tires very fast. 3) when first cranked, it will drive for a mile at a medium rate of speed without touching the accelerator because the idle is messed up, even though it has been adjusted. 4) the windshield washer has never worked. all these things continually happen the 5 years i've owned it. *cb | |||
| 07/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident prior to recall. (88v-080) | |||
| 01/28/1996 | |||
| Park in shopping center in a parking space facing forward got into vehicle and started engine with foot on brake and accelerated forward and hit other cars. tt | |||
| 10/17/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 11/23/1996 | 10/01/1986 | ||
| When consumer released the accelerator pedal it stuck , the vehicle did not return to idle, causing a collision. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 10/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Accelerator cable stuck, causing sudden acceleration/accident. *dsh | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 12/02/1994 | 1 | ||
| Accelerator cable failed, causing sudden acceleration/loss of control/accident/injury. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | 12/14/1998 | |
| 1) my 1987 delta 88 oldsmobile will not steer left when cold, which is very dangerous when turning at a busy intersection. 2) my brakes have been repaired several times because they keep pulsating. this wears out my tires very fast. 3) when first cranked, it will drive for a mile at a medium rate of speed without touching the accelerator because the idle is messed up, even though it has been adjusted. 4) the windshield washer has never worked. all these things continually happen the 5 years i've owned it. *cb | |||