Oldsmobile 88 1989
Model 88 made in 1989 by Oldsmobile got 32 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and structure.
Model 1989
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V143000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 08/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1655 | 08/29/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/1988 | 09/08/1988 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel rollover valve assembly may not have been installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In event of an accident in which vehicle becomes invertedmissing valve could allow fuel spillage in excess of amount allowed by fmvss 301which could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel sender and pump assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel rollover valve/fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V188000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1989 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 6 | 11/17/1989 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1989 | 11/17/1989 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles may have discrepant welds in the left rear rocker panel which can cause deformation of the panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Increased deformation of the left rear rocker panelcan cause the left rear seat belt anchorage not to achieve the load requiredby fmvss no. 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a reinforcement kit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; frame / fmvss 301vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Airbag indicator light remains on. *sd | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| Car was accident and air bag didn't deployed. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 11/01/1988 | ||
| When taking his foot off of the accelerator the engine would shut down. the engine shut down 7 times within a mile. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 12/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Main computer failure. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Radiator cap exploded. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 6 | 08/01/1995 | |
| When you are traveling at various speeds the engine dies cleanly. that is there is no sputtering/coughing or erratic firing. ofcourse you loose all braking and steering control due to the dead engine . after you coast to to the side of the road, you can turn the key to start and the engine starts with no hesitation at all. the car may go 100, 350 or 400 miles before it does the same thing again. this is extemely dangerous as you could easily rear end some one at high speeds. i called the oldsmobile dealer and he said there was little he could do unless the engine failed completely. since i mentioned the situation to my friends they have said they knew other people that have had the same problem with the same car. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| A/c condensor leaked fluid. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 1 | 11/09/2000 | ||
| Gas lines and fittings badly corroded and leaking. nlm | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Defective fuel line. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was charged for recall (89c-01) repair of the fuel pump. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Fuel flex hose broke, causing gasoline to leak, engine to stall. *skd | |||
| 01/13/1994 | 1 | ||
| Gasoline flex line came apart and sprayed gasoline on engine compartment. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/22/1993 | |||
| The automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to hesitate or stall while driving which may result in a crash. transmission has been replaced 3 times. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Broken spring in the latch mechanism on the seat belt failed resulting in consumer ejection from vehicle during collision. (attorney for consumer). | |||
| Consumer was in an accident the driver side seat belt buckle came loose the spring was broken consumer was injuried . tt | |||
| 02/14/1993 | |||
| Driver's side seat belt buckle became loose in a frontal collision. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 04/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Drivers seat belt retractor failed, causing shoulder belt to be loose. *dsh | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 12/22/1994 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side seat broke at u base of the seat and seat fell backwards, resulting in injuries. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/04/1994 | |||
| Experiencing brake problem, rotor has to be turned every 5000 miles. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/02/1997 | |||
| The steel rake line rusted in two where it crosses under the exhaust system under a heat shield about the center of the vehicle, causing the brakes to fail . *ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 02/25/1998 | 1 | 08/26/1989 | |
| Tilt steering wheel column bolts loose. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Problem with dash hinge pillar. *aw | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| Michelin, radial, dotb9ctcrpe-299; while traveling at 55mph consumer heard a noise, then lost control of vehicle, went across a lane and hit guard a rail. *ak when the vehicle crossed the lane, it was struck by another vehicle on driver side and the tire blew near white side wall. *yh | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 11/16/2002 | 95626 | 2 | |
| The front tires experienced tread separation, consumer replaced the tires twice.*jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/08/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Sudden acceleration while in reverse gear, causing accident. | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1991 | ||
| Cruise control failed to disengage, resulting in sudden acceleration. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 11/01/1988 | ||
| When taking his foot off of the accelerator the engine would shut down. the engine shut down 7 times within a mile. *ak | |||
| 03/20/1996 | |||
| When driving, sometimes vehicle accelerates. please describe. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 07/20/1995 | |||
| Heater core leak hot fluid on passenger feet. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 02/04/1996 | |||
| While driving the rear window shattered and broke without being hit with any foreign object. the rear window defroester was on preveously. please describe. | |||