1985 Oldsmobile 88
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Oldsmobile 88. Newest first.
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
The tire placard label on the left front door may have been printed with an error which specifies a higher maximum loading than IS allowed. consequence of defect: excessive vehicle loading could…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
New tire placard labels with correct information will be installed.
Owner complaints
7 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
In the past 7 months I've had 2 accidents due to tires not gripping the road in rainy conditions. Last oct. I slid 2 and a half car lengths and hit the rear of a vehicle at a stop sign. Last week it happened but it wasn't as serious. My classic 1985 olds delta 88 was ruined. I've kept driving it…
In the past 7 months I've had 2 accidents due to tires not gripping the road in rainy conditions. Last oct. I slid 2 and a half car lengths and hit the rear of a vehicle at a stop sign. Last week it happened but it wasn't as serious. My classic 1985 olds delta 88 was ruined. I've kept driving it because otherwise it's a good car. Now I face inspection and it will never pass. I had liability insurance so I couldn't repair it'parts are either unavailable or very costly. What concerns me IS that my insurance rates will skyrocket.the tires are el dorado marquis p205/75 r. *Tr
- Tires › Tread/belt
Right front tire separated, aftermarket equipmenmt installed at 30,000 miles, tire size 205/75r15, dot# unavailable. Firestone was notified. mr *tt *jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Steering wheel oscillation, vehicle pulling to left during straight travel and crabbing in left and right turns, problems caused by tread separation of front gillette golden bear touring tires 20575r15. *cj
- Tires › Tread/belt
The car was wobbling. pulling off to the side of the highway, the tread was completely off the tire and wound around the rear axle. (Dot number: hyhhf7b109 tiresize: p225/75r15)
- Unknown or other
I heard on the radio there IS a recall to fix this but general motors and the oldsmobile dealers have no information on this. although gm has had several calls on the matter. I presently have a broken bolt and no one to fix it. No safety defect discussed in summary.*ak
- Wheels
The wheel had rusted and corroded, causing a vibration and the left front wheel came loose while driving at45mph on the highway. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver seat belt failure, belt will not lock in place. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
- Headlamp switch failure
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