1989 Oldsmobile 88
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Oldsmobile 88. Newest first.
Vehicles may have discrepant welds in the left rear rocker panel which can cause deformation of the panel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Increased deformation of the left rear rocker panelcan cause the left rear seat belt anchorage not to achieve the load requiredby fmvss no. 210.
Remedy
Install a reinforcement kit.
Fuel rollover valve assembly may not have been installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In event of an accident in which vehicle becomes invertedmissing valve could allow fuel spillage in excess of amount allowed by fmvss 301which could result in a fire.
Remedy
Replace fuel sender and pump assembly.
Owner complaints
27 complaints3 involved a crash5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
The front tires experienced tread separation, consumer replaced the tires twice.*jb
- Tires
Michelin, radial, dotb9ctcrpe-299; while traveling at 55mph consumer heard a noise, then lost control of vehicle, went across a lane and hit guard a rail. *Ak when the vehicle crossed the lane, it was struck by another vehicle on driver side and the tire blew near white side wall. *yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Gas lines and fittings badly corroded and leaking. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Consumer was charged for recall (89c-01) repair of the fuel pump. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When you are traveling at various speeds the engine dies cleanly. That IS there IS no sputtering/coughing or erratic firing. Ofcourse you loose all braking and steering control due to the dead engine . After you coast to to the side of the road, you can turn the key to start and the engine starts…
When you are traveling at various speeds the engine dies cleanly. That IS there IS no sputtering/coughing or erratic firing. Ofcourse you loose all braking and steering control due to the dead engine . After you coast to to the side of the road, you can turn the key to start and the engine starts with no hesitation at all. The car may go 100, 350 or 400 miles before it does the same thing again. This IS extemely dangerous as you could easily rear end some one at high speeds. I called the oldsmobile dealer and he said there was little he could do unless the engine failed completely. Since I mentioned the situation to my friends they have said they knew other people that have had the same problem with the same car. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to hesitate or stall while driving which may result in a crash. transmission has been replaced 3 times. please provide further information. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Broken spring in the latch mechanism on the seat belt failed resulting in consumer ejection from vehicle during collision. (Attorney for consumer).
- Steering › Column
Tilt steering wheel column bolts loose.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration while in reverse gear, causing accident.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The steel rake line rusted in two where it crosses under the exhaust system under a heat shield about the center of the vehicle, causing the brakes to fail . *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control failed to disengage, resulting in sudden acceleration. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Vehicle speed control
When taking his foot off of the accelerator the engine would shut down. The engine shut down 7 times within a mile. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Drivers seat belt retractor failed, causing shoulder belt to be loose. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Radiator cap exploded. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Consumer was in an accident the driver side seat belt buckle came loose the spring was broken consumer was injuried . tt
- Vehicle speed control
When driving, sometimes vehicle accelerates. please describe. *ak
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
While driving the rear window shattered and broke without being hit with any foreign object. the rear window defroester was on preveously. Please describe.
- Air bags
Airbag indicator light remains on. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt buckle became loose in a frontal collision. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Experiencing brake problem, rotor has to be turned every 5000 miles. tt
- Structure › Body
Problem with dash hinge pillar. *aw
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel flex hose broke, causing gasoline to leak, engine to stall. *skd
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Defective fuel line.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core leak hot fluid on passenger feet. tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Car was accident and air bag didn't deployed. tt
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