1991 Oldsmobile 88
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Oldsmobile 88. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
Remedy
Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Owner complaints
16 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1986 oldsmobile delta 88 royale (n/a). The contact stated that vehicle exhibited unintended acceleration, causing the contact to drive into a busy intersection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the defect was caused by carbon build-up in the…
TL* the contact owns a 1986 oldsmobile delta 88 royale (n/a). The contact stated that vehicle exhibited unintended acceleration, causing the contact to drive into a busy intersection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the defect was caused by carbon build-up in the throttle body. The throttle body was cleaned and the air filter was replaced. The defect was remedied. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.
- Parking brake
Recall 91v167000 concerning parking brake leaver assembly: at the time of vehicle inspection consumer was informed that parking brake assembly leaver was on recall. the leaver was releasing, causing the vehicle to roll when on an incline. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The fuel tank meter lines were rusted causing gasoline to leak. *mjs
- Parking brake › Conventional
The lock to the parking brake does not engage when the parking brake IS applied. When the vehicle IS sitting the brake will release on its own, and sometimes it releases soon as it's applied. brake may not hold vehicle. The dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Two brake failures on highway, once resulting in a collision. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving at 40 mph the consumer was approaching a red light and went to apply for the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard, the consumer applied the emergency brake. the vehicle went off the road, and came to a complete stop. the consumer cracked one of the brake shoes. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Engine ignition wires between fuel injectors and engine control unit on computer, one wire was broken.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Electronic control module failed.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission caught fire because a seal blew out. dealer has seen vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts
Rear passenger's seat belt locked up. there was no accident . The passenger had to be cut out of the belt. *Ak
- Parking brake
Parking brake : when applying the parking brake it slips and doe not engage. Called manufacturer about recall #91v167 , emergency parking brakes, and they said that recall did not apply to his vehicle even though he IS having the same problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed, causing accident.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving experienced malfunction in ABS when warning light appeared and stayed on continuously, only hydraulic brakes stopped vehicle, ABS IS inoperative. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls intermittently. *Dh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicles braking system malfunctions,having no brakes.then about a few hours later they return. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Bought the vehicle and two weeks later the master cylinder went out. Please describe. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel line failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 52564Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
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