Oldsmobile Oldsmobile 1996
Model Oldsmobile made in 1996 by Oldsmobile got 4 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990941004 | 01/01/2000 | 739023 | 609756 | Information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 97080197024B | 08/01/1997 | 54280 | Incorrect linear exhaust gas recirculation valves used for service. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| 990866002A | 01/01/2000 | 990866002 | 609733 | This bulletin informs dealerships about the trap resistant rear compartment (trunk) kit. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| SEATS | |||||
| 990940004 | 01/01/2000 | 731611 | 609743 | General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 431701B | 08/01/1998 | 609637 | Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 98104 | 02/20/1998 | 600229 | Situation with interior lamps may illuminate when driving 'j', 'l' and 'n' vehicles. *yc | 04/30/1998 | |
| 970901738318 | 09/01/1997 | 54339 | The driver information center (dic) is accurate when displaying average fuel economy and fuel used. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Water leaks into left rear tail light as a result, bulb blows/water seaps into trunk. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 3 | 12/01/1995 | |
| When entering an interstate highway with a cloverleaf interchange the engine stalls because the fuel in the gas tank surges to one side. generally occurs when the gas gauge indicates one quarter tank of fuel or less. also, long sweeping turns to the right or left aggravate the situation. the engine stalls just when i am trying to merge with other vehicles. this is hazardous because i do not have the ability to accelerate to merge with traffic. additional baffles should be in the gas tank and/or the fuel pump pickup should be modified. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 3 | 12/01/1995 | |
| When entering an interstate highway with a cloverleaf interchange the engine stalls because the fuel in the gas tank surges to one side. generally occurs when the gas gauge indicates one quarter tank of fuel or less. also, long sweeping turns to the right or left aggravate the situation. the engine stalls just when i am trying to merge with other vehicles. this is hazardous because i do not have the ability to accelerate to merge with traffic. additional baffles should be in the gas tank and/or the fuel pump pickup should be modified. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/09/1997 | 4 | 05/23/1997 | |
| Extreme vibration at highway speeds, repairs to wheel and tires however continues to vibrate. | |||