Oldsmobile Oldsmobile 1998
Model Oldsmobile made in 1998 by Oldsmobile got 11 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1998
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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 98876514 | 04/01/1998 | 601121 | Condition regarding the engine intermittently stalls during a closed throttle deceleration from about 35 mph. *yc | 07/01/1998 | |
| 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 |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| 98051 | 11/01/1998 | 604013 | Information on insufficient rear seat lighting. *yc | 03/15/1999 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 971101733304 | 11/01/1997 | 54187 | A snap/pop type noise audible in the vehicle's passenger compartment. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 970901731613 | 09/01/1997 | 54353 | Experience with loose switch plates on door trim panels. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 010139003 | 08/01/2001 | 623995 | Information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt | 10/31/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact stated the key did not turn in the ignition. he contacted the dealer . they sent him a new key, however, the key did not work. he received recall letter for the ignition switch. the recall stated might have to replace the switch or the wires. he contacted the dealer, who wanted to charge the contact for the repairs. he contacted the manufacturer, and they stated they have no control over the dealers. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | 02/22/1998 | ||
| Stereo system malfunctioned. *yc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 1 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| The glue that holds the headlight lens in place has dried out, causing the lens to fall out. *jg | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| Rear seat belt lock will not release. *et | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/11/1999 | 3 | 08/01/1999 | |
| In the steering, the steering wheel shakes and the bottom area of the car makes a grinding noise. the brakes seem to make it do that when i drive. i have trouble steering, it's very tight. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/11/1999 | 3 | 08/01/1999 | |
| In the steering, the steering wheel shakes and the bottom area of the car makes a grinding noise. the brakes seem to make it do that when i drive. i have trouble steering, it's very tight. | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| Loud and knocking noise in steering. also replaced mcpherson strut. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 04/20/2005 | 17904 | 1 | 06/10/1998 |
| Consumer stated: the rack and pinion assembly locked up while the consumers wife was driving, the consumer was able to turn right but not left. *jb consumer has been to the dealership six times about the rack and pinion, noise coming from the steering wheel when on bumpy roads, bottom of steering shaft loose, vibration coming from steering wheel at low speed, transaction control light comes on all the time when making left turns at about 5mph, car not keeping straight when driving straight down the road. the information before this came off the invoices from the dealership, that was provided by the consumer. nhtsa had a recall for this vehicle in december 2003 on the lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. *sb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 09/28/1997 | |
| Power steering rack failed causing leakage. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| Loud and knocking noise in steering. also replaced mcpherson strut. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | 09/28/1997 | ||
| General hp400 205/65r15 tire blew out. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | COLLINS | STEVE BALDO | ||
| TX | DALLAS | 75238 | SEWELL OLDSMOBILE | 214-350-2000 |