1993 Oldsmobile 88
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 Oldsmobile 88. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. the transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle IS operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Owner complaints
74 complaints9 involved a crash10 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
TL* the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile 88. the contact stated the vehicle was losing transmission fluid and the service engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that nhtsa recall campaign ID number (96v015000) power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile 88. the contact stated the vehicle was losing transmission fluid and the service engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that nhtsa recall campaign ID number (96v015000) power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines was related to the safety issue, but the manufactured stated the recall was closed. The failure and current mileage was 164,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
1993 88 olds trottle cable broke when put into reverse. Proceeded at full speed (in circles as wheel was turned) until crashed into tree.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure › Frame and members
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile 88. the vehicle was purchased as IS from an independent dealer. one week later, while driving 60 mph in the rain, water flooded into the vehicle. the entire rear floorboard was soaked with water. the dealer stated that nothing could be done. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile 88. the vehicle was purchased as IS from an independent dealer. one week later, while driving 60 mph in the rain, water flooded into the vehicle. the entire rear floorboard was soaked with water. the dealer stated that nothing could be done. the transmission failed one week after the water damage and was replaced. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered that the fuel pump and filter were rusted. the vehicle was repaired. while driving and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. the contact had to continue to pump the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. the brake lines were salt rusted as well as the majority of the components underneath the vehicle. as a result, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the belts were replaced as well as the components that control the air conditioning. while driving 65 mph, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle shut down. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was unknown. updated 10-07-08 *bf updated 10/15/08. *Jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile delta 88. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, but especially when decelerating, the vehicle stalled, causing a loss of power steering and braking. the vehicle had a service bulletin cmp95c1101. the contact stated that over 1000 miles the vehicle failed 75 times and became worse. the current mileage was 48,000 and the failure mileage was 47,000. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
This car, like many front-drive cars, uses a front subframe to carry the engine, transaxle, steering gear and lower control arms. the subframe IS attached to the body with six rubber isolators, each of which IS fastened in place with a large retaining washer and a bolt. one of the six retaining…
This car, like many front-drive cars, uses a front subframe to carry the engine, transaxle, steering gear and lower control arms. the subframe IS attached to the body with six rubber isolators, each of which IS fastened in place with a large retaining washer and a bolt. one of the six retaining washers rusted through and the outer half of it fell off the car. I took the car to a gm dealer and asked the service manager to inspect and report on the condition of the other five washers. as I suspected from my visual inspection,all five were seriously weakened by rust and in need of replacement. the subframe had also rusted from the inside out, to the point that the service technician could easily poke a screwdriver through the rusted sections. the rest of the underbody, including the floor pan, rocker panels, strut towers, fuel tank, tank straps and rear suspension parts, was virtually free of rust. if the retainers or subframe had failed on the road and the rear of the subframe had dropped down, the driver would have lost steering control of the vehicle. the failure mode and consequences are similar to safety recall 98v323000, which covered subframe retainers on 2.6 million ford, mercury and lincoln front-drive vehicles. I paid for replacement of the subframe, the six retainers, the six mount bolts, and several of the rubber isolators that exhibited rust damage to their internal metal sleeves. with labor charges for the parts replacements and the front-end alignment that was required after replacement of those parts, the total bill came to $1558. I held onto the rusted retainer that fell off the car; the dealer disposed of the remaining parts, since I did not have storage space available for the large subframe. I consider myself lucky to have found and repaired this problem before it led to an injury or fatality accident. this subframe and retainer design IS not unique to the olds 88, but IS shared by the gm h-body and c-body platforms.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dt: the contact stated engine mounts came out with chassis while driving the vehicle approximately 5-7 mph. the service dealer and the aaa mechanic stated they had never seen anything like this before. the vehicle could not be repaired, so it will have to be junked. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While driving consumer depressed the brake pedal and noticed that the brakes failed. Consumer was able to coast the vehicle to a complete stop. Consumer contacted dealership, and mechanic determined that brake line failed. *ak *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When stopping at a traffic light engine idled, causing the driver to put the vehicle in neutral. Consumer contacted dealer on three separate occasions, but problem still occurs. *Ak
- Steering
While driving about 5 mph down a hill, the steering wheel locked up. And caused the driver to go into an embankment. the driver suffered neck injuries and was transported by ambulance. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for analysis. please fill in additional information. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Upper intake manifold warped, causing gasket failure, and engine stopped working. ts.....*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was involved in a single car accident where the vehicle flipped over while driving approximately 45-53 mph. both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving, vehicle cuts off and all the interior lights stay on. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
- Electrical system
The vehicle experienced a fire in the steering column, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the steering column was replaced, now the steering column IS smoking hot and the turn signals have shorted out and are not working, the consumer contacted gm but with no results, the consumer has found that there was a warning issued to owners warning them of possible current surge in the starter. nlm
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
After coming out of a parking space, the consumer crashed into a cement light pole, consumer had her seat belt on, however was still thrown into the steering wheel, the driver side air bag experienced no deployment in this accident. *slc
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving, the body of vehicle came off the frame, and wheel fell in towards vehicle. Vehicle came to a complete stop. Dealer contacted.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
The drivers side air bag failed. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission has been replaced twice, the first time was due to rock damage of the sub frame and transmisson pan, consumer was then informed that a new transmisson would be installed, however on june 17,2001 the transmission failed while driving on highway, upon inspection of the vehicle, it was…
Transmission has been replaced twice, the first time was due to rock damage of the sub frame and transmisson pan, consumer was then informed that a new transmisson would be installed, however on june 17,2001 the transmission failed while driving on highway, upon inspection of the vehicle, it was revealed that there were metal pieces in the pan, and a broken reverse drum, approximately one third of the teeth had separated and a deep groove had worn along the entire circumference on one end of the reverse drum, consumer was then informed that the failed transmission was a rebuilt unit, consumer IS seeking reimbursement for the replacement transmission.*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump modular was rusted and leaking fuel; dealer was notified.*ak *jb
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
The problem IS with a sears x-cargo top carrier. using the sears-manufactured and sears-recommended clasps to attach it to my car (make & model above), the top carrier cracked, broke and pulled off the plastic door molding which secured it to the car. the top carrier was in danger of falling off…
The problem IS with a sears x-cargo top carrier. using the sears-manufactured and sears-recommended clasps to attach it to my car (make & model above), the top carrier cracked, broke and pulled off the plastic door molding which secured it to the car. the top carrier was in danger of falling off while the car was in motion. the damage to the car was approximately $260, but the real danger IS that the top carrier could break off while the car IS in motion.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake pressure modulator failed causing ABS lights comes on intermittently. *et
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
After dealer turned brakes noticed ABS indicator light on . Dealer was notified of problem. Please provide further information. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at a low speed under 10 mph wheel felt like it was rolling over a bump, but was not. driver's side air bag inadvertently deployed. dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
When traveling consumer noticed black smoke coming from the front of vehicle vehicle caught on fire, and fumes were coming from underneith the veihcle. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer determined the cause to be a transmssion cooling line which separated, causing fluid leakage, and resulting…
When traveling consumer noticed black smoke coming from the front of vehicle vehicle caught on fire, and fumes were coming from underneith the veihcle. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer determined the cause to be a transmssion cooling line which separated, causing fluid leakage, and resulting in fire. also, nhtsa recall 96v015002/manufacturer's recall 95c68 was issued dealing with fires caused by transmission cooling line. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Vehicle speed control
When driving at any speed vehicle hesitated upon accelerating from a stop. also, there was a clicking and banging noise within the motor without prior warning.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While in park vehicle jumped into reverse, resulting in a minor collision. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel leaks
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
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 4040200Unknown
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 603085Some customers may comment that there IS corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s).
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 602751Some customers may comment that the vehicle
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52564Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 43039Unknown
- 43036Unknown
- 39814Dim headlamps, slow windshield wipers, etc resulting from low/no generator output.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 37848Faint buzzing noise from front of dash area.
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