Oldsmobile Calais 1988
Model Calais made in 1988 by Oldsmobile got 34 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1988
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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V150000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1988 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 108836 | 11/03/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/19/1992 | 10/30/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front fuel feed hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines.note: general motors has expanded nhtsa recall 90v042000 to include anadditional 108,836 vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| 90V042000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1988 to 06/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 61765 | 03/29/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/05/1990 | 03/13/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front fuel feed hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front fuel feed hose.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 engines. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 476147A | 01/01/1995 | 47-64-47 | 39076 | Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
| 476147 | 12/01/1994 | 37954 | Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE88020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1988 | 03/16/1988 | QUAD 4 ENG WIRING FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA90041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/1990 | 03/30/1992 | BRAKE PERFORMANCE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/1989 | 05/08/1990 | BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/08/1998 | 1 | 11/07/1998 | |
| Battery failed. *mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/17/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1988 | |
| Ignition coil housing replaced. | |||
| 11/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Ignition coil housing was defective, causing gas to leak into exhaust system/fire/accident. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 11/20/1990 | 0 | ||
| Electronic control module failed three times. *dsh | |||
| 11/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Ecm chips replaced 7 times. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1988 | |
| Starter failed. | |||
| 07/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Starter replaced. *skd | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Starter failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Thermostat replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/20/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1988 | |
| Very common problem for all quad-4 engine heads. no help from oldsmobile due to age/mileage. *ak | |||
| 10/03/1996 | 09/26/1996 | ||
| Owner states that while driving vehicle the head gasket blew out, owner has been unable to get vehicle repaired. *ak | |||
| 04/17/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1988 | |
| Engine mount replaced. | |||
| 11/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Head gaskets replaced twice.*sd | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Pcv valve replaced. | |||
| 06/15/1995 | |||
| The head gasket was replaced before on a secret bulletin. now 20,000 miles later the head gasket has gone again and has destroyed the engine. please describe. | |||
| 02/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Engine oil pump failed. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/08/1998 | 1 | 11/07/1998 | |
| Cracked engine head. *mjs | |||
| 04/19/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1988 | |
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| 02/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Engine head gasket failed, causing leak, recall work refused prior to failure. | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Head gaskets failed prior to recall. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Exhaust system failed due to ignition coil leak. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Oxygen sensor replaced. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| Electrical lighting system for vehicle experiences shorts. please describe. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1988 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/17/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1988 | |
| Transmission converter clutch solenoid replaced. | |||
| 11/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Clutch replaced 3 times. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 03/29/1996 | |||
| Vehicle owner is concerned that her vehicle's front seat belts are not safe because they are mounted to the door. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 06/02/1996 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| Seat belt is stuck in the door and will not buckle. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/28/1996 | |||
| When backing out the driver's seatback broke off and the occupant was thrown into the rear seat which caused an accident. please describe. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| While driving the vehicle goes from power steering to manual causing steering to become hard to handle. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Right front fender and door rusted. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/22/1998 | |||
| There is a very loud knocking noise coming from the from of the vehicle. also, consumer noticed the vehicle shaking and knocking while driving at any speed. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 2 | 04/01/1989 | |
| Sudden acceleration. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 11/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Windows leak. *sd | |||