1982 Oldsmobile 88
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1982 Oldsmobile 88. Newest first.
Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
TL* the contact owns a 1982 oldsmobile delta 88 equipped with a spectra fuel tank. while refueling the fuel tank, fuel overflowed onto the ground. the manufacturer suggested that the contact have the fuel tank replaced but the contact denied. the dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not…
TL* the contact owns a 1982 oldsmobile delta 88 equipped with a spectra fuel tank. while refueling the fuel tank, fuel overflowed onto the ground. the manufacturer suggested that the contact have the fuel tank replaced but the contact denied. the dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 117,000. updated 10/4/11 *cn the consumer stated on august 6, 2011, he purchased a new spectra gas tank. After installing the tank, he went to the gas station. When the pump handle was pulled , it would shut off and gas would splash back on the consumer. Updated 02/01/12
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist · Structure · Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar · Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
Timing chain failed. *mjs
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Bumper mountings deteriorated, causing bumper to fall off.
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