Oldsmobile 88 1990
Model 88 made in 1990 by Oldsmobile got 28 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningair bags and exterior lighting.
Model 1990
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 90E043004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1989 to 07/01/1990 | E (Equipment) | 39 | 12/07/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/30/1990 | 11/01/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:this campaign was initiated by trw, inc., manufacturer of the air bag module system:air bag modules.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with driver side supplemental airbag modules. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V034000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1989 to 09/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 116 | 03/21/1991 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/01/1991 | 03/12/1991 | 571 | 101 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Cars were built missing a wire between the digital cluster and the dimmer control, thereby failing to provide at least two levels of lighting. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles would not comply with requirements of fmvss 101. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Rewire connection between the dimmer switch and the digital cluster. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: digital (electronic) instrument cluster; fmvss 101.vehicle description: delta 88 royale cars equipped with digital (electronic)instrument cluster. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1989 | ||
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1989 | ||
| Electronic control module failed. mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Computer unit failed. mjs | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1989 | ||
| Ecm failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1989 | ||
| Radiator failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/03/1997 | 1 | ||
| The camshaft broke. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 50 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Hood struts fail to hold especially in colder weather, engine tends to stall on right-turn highway on-ramps or sharp right turns with 5 gallons or less in the tank, (original) silver paint is peeling badly from engine hood and beginning now on roof as well. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| At times the vehicle seems like it doesn't want to start, it floads because there is too much gas.*ak *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 11/25/1995 | |||
| Vehicle undercarriage caught fire, while driving the vehicle, possibly caused by the catalytic converter. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 02/23/1995 | |||
| Headlight is defective and causes the headlights to cut off while in use. please describe further. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Gas lines rusted, resulting in a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/05/1998 | |||
| Due to a fuel leak in the fuel injection system the vehicle caught on fire when starting the vehicle. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 01/01/2090 | |||
| Has anyone complained that the seat belts on the 1990 oldsmobile 88 royale? they always lay across the occupants neck? in case of an accident, i think you might be hurt more if you had the belt on because of its position. i think it could break your neck! in addition, it might cut into your neck if you stop short and are forced forward. the person's height does not matter; because it works its way towards your neck on everyone. they are not adjustable on this model of car. is oldsmobile aware of this problem, and what can be done about it? thomas fiorenze ts | |||
| 07/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| The gear shift indicator on the electronic dash is an unreadable amber, making it impossible to see what gear the vehicle is in. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 02/19/1997 | 1 | ||
| Ring gear defective. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/11/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: 1990 oldsmobile delta 88. the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not stay closed. the contact called oldsmobile, and they stated seat belts would not get fixed because it was not under warranty. the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealership to diagnose the problem. the problem occurred for a month. the seat belt did not work. the contact had to put his sea belt into the passenger's side seat belt. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Driver's seat belt buckle releases unexpectedly, which wont protect occupant in event of a crash. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt retractor failed to retract, replaced seat belt retractor. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 04/21/1996 | |||
| When the vehicle was hit from the rear, the impact caused both front seats to snap backwards. the vehicle has been repaired. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/12/1995 | |||
| The car is having problems with the abs system.please describe. tt | |||
| 07/19/1995 | 15 | ||
| Abs, brake failure, while driving vehicle complete loss of brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1989 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The rear brake line broke rendering the vehicle with no brakes. *ph *jb | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 10/14/1996 | 1 | ||
| Faulty steering column bolts , while driving tilted steering column bolts came loose. *ak *slc | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/14/1996 | |||
| Steering column faiilure, while driving steering column bolts came loose | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Paint on hood is chipping off. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 50 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Hood struts fail to hold especially in colder weather, engine tends to stall on right-turn highway on-ramps or sharp right turns with 5 gallons or less in the tank, (original) silver paint is peeling badly from engine hood and beginning now on roof as well. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Metal strip surrounding front windshield came apart at the center closure. | |||