1986 Oldsmobile 98
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 Oldsmobile 98. 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).
The anti lock brake system (ABS) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and ABS electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. this condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. the red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. if this warning IS not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance IS required couldresult in a vehicle crash. an inoperative ABS electrical relay could causeloss of the ABS function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained.the amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on.
Remedy
The ABS and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. in addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.
There may not be enough clearance between the power steering pump return hose and the engine exhaust manifold. consequence of defect: hose could overheat, resulting in a hole and fluid leak, and a possible engine compartment fire without prior…
Owner complaints
13 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 oldsmobile 98. the contact stated that he bought after-market ball joints (model # fa1478) for a routine replacement. as a result, the vehicle failed the state safety inspection on two occasions. the manufacturer of the parts was best parts, inc in memphis, tn. Updated 01/29/08. *lj updated 01/29/08 *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes do not work properly, they felt very spongy in the morning. *ak the brakes were fixed and remained inoperative when first started in the morning. *scc *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When coming to a stop the ABS system failed, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Brake line (hose) broke, causing brake failure.
- Electrical system › Ignition
While driving vehicle would stop while turning corners or while going down the road, would lose power completely, vehicle would also jerk, this IS an intermittent problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Left rear wheel sensor failed, causing warning light to come on. *Dh
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
'Cold power steering'. *Sd
- Steering › Rack and pinion
'Cold power steering'. *Dsh
- Steering › Rack and pinion
The rack and pinion needs to be replaced . tt
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Steering belt tensioner broke almost lost control of vechicle. Please describe. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system failed and the company no longer makes the part to correct it, so now the car cannot be driven because it has no braking system. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Hydraulic power assist has failed with brake pedal start high riding awhile then becomes very low. Ea88-019. tt
- Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Shock absorbers/front struts fail, causing vehicle to wander side to side/loss of traction at speeds of 70 mph and above. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear brake pin
Summary:these vehicles have rear drum brakes.the parking lever pivotpin IS held by an e ring.when the ring fails, parts of the ring andpin fall loose into the drum and may jam the brake, locking the wheel.a stronger e ring IS used in 1988 and newer cars.this investigationhas been expanded to include gms c body cars listed above (e ring commonto all cars shown).===
- Anti lock brakes
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- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
- Sudden acceleration
Status:analysis of information from the manufacturer IS in progress.however, neither nhtsa of gm has identified a failure or malfunction thatcould result in unintended acceleration.some vehicles in this group werefound potentially subject to throttle cable restrictions, and wererecalled along with h cars with similar problems.investigation iscontinuing.===
- Hydro boost
There is no summary currently available
- Stalling
Summary:the complaints allege that stalling IS due to various faultycomponents of the fuel injection and/or ignition system. The followingmodels are involved:buick electra, lesabre, rivera, century; olds cutlassciera, 88, 98, toronado; pontiac bonneville.status:this investigation IS ongoing.we are continuing to…
Summary:the complaints allege that stalling IS due to various faultycomponents of the fuel injection and/or ignition system. The followingmodels are involved:buick electra, lesabre, rivera, century; olds cutlassciera, 88, 98, toronado; pontiac bonneville.status:this investigation IS ongoing.we are continuing to analyzeinformation provided by gm and are preparing an additional informationrequest to gm to clarify certain technical items.===
- Hydroboost failure
Subject vehicles:caprice, caprice classic, custom cruiser, deville,electra, estate wagon, fleetwood, lesabre, ninety-eight, parisienne,park avenue.(all 1984-86 gm vehicles equipped with hydroboost II systems)analysis:consumer complaints allege several problems involving the powersteering and power brake systems of…
Subject vehicles:caprice, caprice classic, custom cruiser, deville,electra, estate wagon, fleetwood, lesabre, ninety-eight, parisienne,park avenue.(all 1984-86 gm vehicles equipped with hydroboost II systems)analysis:consumer complaints allege several problems involving the powersteering and power brake systems of these vehicles.these problemsinclude: power steering fluid loss, power brake fluid loss, leakage fromthe hydro-boost II power brake booster, broken booster seals, and mastercylinder failure.all problems seem to be related to the hydro-boost iipower assist system, in which the working fluid provides power assist to boke booster.the effect of these problems could be a loss of steeringcontrol and/or brake effectiveness.status:the voluminous amount of data supplied by gm IS presently being coded by a contractor and should be completed by 12/30/87. Gm data indicated a 50% weibull distribution failure at 50K miles for the piston push-rod seal. This pe looks to have an extrodinarily high frequency, although the severity apears to be low.should be interesting discussing this for upgrade/closure.===
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