Oldsmobile Lss 1996
Model Lss made in 1996 by Oldsmobile got 10 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and structure.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 832006 | 12/01/1998 | 603085 | Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc | 02/01/1999 | |
| 831704 | 10/01/1998 | 602983 | Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc | 01/25/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 98833005 | 10/01/1998 | 602751 | Some customers may comment that the vehicle | 01/11/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 98838313 | 05/01/1998 | 601394 | Some customers may comment that the cupholder does not stay latched. *yc | 08/03/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| 02/15/2008 | 1 | ||
| I am trying to install car seats for both my children in my 1996 oldsmobile lss and there are no anchor points installed for the tether strap, thus making the child seat useless. the owner's manual states that if no anchor points are installed in the vehicle to call your local dealer and have them installed in the locations shown in the manual. the local gm dealer says that they do not have anchor points and will not install them. they are telling me to go to the car seat manufacturer to get the anchor points. the child seat manufacturer (britax) does not make them. the local agency that installs and ensures proper child seat installation told me to go to the gm dealer. so now, i am back a square one and cannot have my children in the car! i also have a 1999 gmc suburban that has anchor points for the 3rd row seat, but my children are in the second row. again, gm will not install anchor points for me. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/08/2005 | 125500 | 3 | |
| Fuel gauge failure--sending unit got so hot it fused the wires together and then sent a jolt of electricity to the instrument cluster burning out part of the cluster; in attempting to repair these problems the plastic fuel lines were so brittle that they fell apart therefore, it would seem that each of these problems could lead to a fire or an explosion. i have the sending unit out of the fuel tank with the fused wires. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 11/03/2002 | 65347 | 1 | 05/01/2000 |
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. also stated that the engine blow up and cause several problems to the vehicle. also stated that there was a recall on 1996 for cracks on the engine and for the computer for the engine. dealer was contacted and stated that had a problem with a few of the same vehicle with the same problem and that the manufacture is aware of it. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 53450 | 2 | |
| Vehicle stalled twice due to the intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze. dealer replaced the intake manifold gasket, but vehicle continued to stall. *ak 1996 oldsmobile lss 88 stalled twice due to intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze. consumer had the intake manifold plenum and gaskets replaced as well as a new battery installed and a new starter and vehicle continued to stall.*mr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/08/2005 | 125500 | 3 | |
| Fuel gauge failure--sending unit got so hot it fused the wires together and then sent a jolt of electricity to the instrument cluster burning out part of the cluster; in attempting to repair these problems the plastic fuel lines were so brittle that they fell apart therefore, it would seem that each of these problems could lead to a fire or an explosion. i have the sending unit out of the fuel tank with the fused wires. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/07/2006 | 184272 | 1 | 07/20/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile lss. on november 7, 2007, while driving 65 mph, the contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from her vehicle. she pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed flames rising from under the hood. the contact believed safety recall # 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) was responsible for causing the fire. the current mileage is 186,272 and failure mileage was 184,272. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Brake pedal does not need to be depressed to shift out of park. according to herb gordon oldsmobile the btsi solenoid is probably defective.*ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 50000 | 100 | 04/01/1988 |
| Steering wheel- there are hard to turn spots (binding?), every half turn and the wheels will not automatically return to straight after turning.*ak this has been going on for over a year, and getting progressivly worse. the problem is more pronounced when the engine is cold, and hardly noticable when the engine is hot. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/15/2008 | 1 | ||
| I am trying to install car seats for both my children in my 1996 oldsmobile lss and there are no anchor points installed for the tether strap, thus making the child seat useless. the owner's manual states that if no anchor points are installed in the vehicle to call your local dealer and have them installed in the locations shown in the manual. the local gm dealer says that they do not have anchor points and will not install them. they are telling me to go to the car seat manufacturer to get the anchor points. the child seat manufacturer (britax) does not make them. the local agency that installs and ensures proper child seat installation told me to go to the gm dealer. so now, i am back a square one and cannot have my children in the car! i also have a 1999 gmc suburban that has anchor points for the 3rd row seat, but my children are in the second row. again, gm will not install anchor points for me. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/12/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 09/01/1996 |
| When the temperature was at zero, the vehicle accelerated when the brakes were applied. *ak *sc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | SALISBURY | 21875 | SATURN OF SALISBURY | 410 896 3800 |
| NV | RENO | 89502 | CHAMPION CHEVROLET | (775) 786-3111 |
| VA | LYNCHBURG | 24501 | ROYAL | 4342379400 |