1992 Oldsmobile 98
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Oldsmobile 98. 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
38 complaints3 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 oldsmobile 98. the alternator failed while driving 25 mph. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the dealer would not assist because the vehicle was purchased as IS. the current mileage was 170,000 and failure mileage was 166,000. updated 10-29-08 *bf the consumer stated the water pump failed. Updated 10/30/08. *Jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 oldsmobile 98. while driving 45-60 mph or attempting to accelerate from slow speeds, the transmission flips. the failure began in 2006 and has been occurring frequently ever since. the contact stated that he was never informed about a safety recall on his vehicle. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage IS 130,000 and failure mileage was 127,000.
- Electrical system
92 oldsmobile 98 electrical fire wiring harness no actual flames police officer disconnected the battery. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The vehicle stalled while making a right turn. the vehicles fuel tank was half full when this occured. the consumer suspected there was a problem with the fuel pump. *nlm *ts *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While attempting to drive to work on a cold day my car started slowing down, eventually it go to were I had to pull off the highway because my car did not have any drive forward or backward any longer. I keep my car in perfect condition it only 105,970 miles. once I realized that my car was not…
While attempting to drive to work on a cold day my car started slowing down, eventually it go to were I had to pull off the highway because my car did not have any drive forward or backward any longer. I keep my car in perfect condition it only 105,970 miles. once I realized that my car was not going to move I had it towed which cost me over$100.00 to an oldsmobile dealer in chiefland, it was the service department that informed me the next week that my transmission flew apart I then had to fork out $2417.39 to have it replaced with a remanufactured one from gm. I feel that since I have had my car serviced many times by an oldsmobile dealer, that someone should have thought something was wrong since it was just serviced and adjusted one week prior. After I had brought it in for not shifting properly. I feel that oldsmobile should at least cover 1/2 the cost since it only has 105,970 miles. transmissions just don't fly apart with that little miles. it should be noted that when it was checked out the last time when it flew apart I was told that there was not much fluid left in the transmission, however there was no leak, nor were there stains in my garage, the parking lot at work or anywhere else. the service department said that they could not investigate the situation any further due to the fact that they needed to return the core untouched.
- Electrical system
The inside light overheated the vehicle. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
There IS recall 96v015002 for this car for this problem concerning transmission cooling leak. the campaign I contacted oldsmobile and they told me there IS no active recall for my car. Safety defect not listed. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Before purchasing this vehicle I was aware that certain vehicles had developed a leak in the upper transaxle cooler hose/line. I carefully checked that particular component before purchasing the vehicle and it appeared to be intact. after approximately 1,500 miles a slow leak appeared which…
Before purchasing this vehicle I was aware that certain vehicles had developed a leak in the upper transaxle cooler hose/line. I carefully checked that particular component before purchasing the vehicle and it appeared to be intact. after approximately 1,500 miles a slow leak appeared which progressed to a major leak very quickly. I contacted the dealer that sold me the car and took it in for repair, which was accomplised in a very timely manner. I mentioned the possible recall (re: campaign 96v015000 and gm technical service builletin 95c68). the people at the dealership contacted gm and reported back to me that my vehicle wasn't covered in the vin specific listing and that the expense of this repair was my obligation. I have since contacted oldsmobile and was told essentially the same thing. my car falls in the parameters of the vins on the service bulletin and it was originally delivered in colorado. obviously, the problem was the same because the parts used were those called for in the tech bulletin. it IS my feeling that gm (oldsmobile) IS avoiding this situation, especially since the work has been completed. I wish to be reimbursed for the cost of parts and labor related to the recall.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Area immediately around headlight switch becomes too hot to touch when lights are on. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving driver's side airbag didn't deploy, but the fumes came out of it. Consumer was on the highway & had to leave vehicle in the middle of the highway. consumer's husband moved the vehicle, and the airbag popped out, almost causing vehicle to crash into building. dealer repaired problem at no charge. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Ongoing/intermittent problem with transmission moving whenever vehicle pulled from a stop position. Vehicle repaired, consumer wants gm to reimburse the cost. *Ak *ML
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
The alternator malfunctioned, causing a no start condition/stalling. may cause an accident. dealer cannot determine problem. had alternator replaced 4 times. cause unknown. please provide details. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights · Parking brake
Parking brake fails on occassion.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS valve regulator failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake problems, the ABS warning light IS on. Consumer has not taken vehicle to dealer to detect what the problem IS with the system. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
Brake rotors and wheel cylinders failed.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Consumer began having problems with driver's side mirror. Clouding and a brown liquid sits in bottom of mirror tray, mirror IS completely distorted at this time. There IS no vision at all. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
The antilock brakes light comes on.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brake noise.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake failed when brakes applied, causing a lockup and ABS will not function properly. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brake failure. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Poor ABS brake performance, during a panic stop situation , the pedal was soft, and very limited braking was expeirenced. The rear return springs have been replaced. *ak
- Air bags
Other: airbag cover on the steering wheel has an opening of approximately 1 1/2".
- Electrical system › Ignition
When driving at a high speed the vehicle hesitates and cuts off. *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
- 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.
- 4040600Unknown
- 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).
- 53021Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0131, p0171 or 44 set.
- 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
- 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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