1988 Oldsmobile Calais

Recalls

2 recalls name the 1988 Oldsmobile Calais. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Oct 19, 1992NHTSA 92V150000108,836 vehicles

  Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.

  Remedy

  Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

  Full recall details →

• Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Mar 5, 1990NHTSA 90V04200061,765 vehicles

  Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Replace front fuel feed hose assembly.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling14
2. Electrical system8
3. Power train3
4. Seat belts2
5. Structure1
6. Suspension1
7. Vehicle speed control1
8. Visibility1
9. Exterior lighting1
10. Seats1

Latest complaints

• Feb 7, 2000GA
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

  Cracked engine head. *Mjs

• Mar 22, 1999MI
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Very common problem for all quad-4 engine heads. No help from oldsmobile due to age/mileage. *ak

• Jan 7, 1999IA
  Suspension › Front

  There IS a very loud knocking noise coming from the from of the vehicle. also, consumer noticed the vehicle shaking and knocking while driving at any speed. *Ak

• Jul 17, 1997MA
  Vehicle speed control

  Sudden acceleration.

• Mar 18, 1997DE
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Owner states that while driving vehicle the head gasket blew out, owner has been unable to get vehicle repaired. *ak

• Feb 5, 1997CA
  Exterior lighting

  Electrical lighting system for vehicle experiences shorts. Please describe. *ak

• Feb 5, 1997MI
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor

  Seat belt IS stuck in the door and will not buckle.

• Sep 23, 1996NY
  Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Clutch assembly

  Transmission failed.

• Jun 1, 1996IL
  Electrical system › Ignition › Module

  Electronic control module failed three times. *Dsh

• May 9, 1996CTCrashFire
  Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train › Clutch assembly · Visibility › Power window devices and controls

  Windows leak. *Sd

• Apr 25, 1996TXCrash1 injury
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

  When backing out the driver's seatback broke off and the occupant was thrown into the rear seat which caused an accident. Please describe. *Ak

• Apr 25, 1996PA
  Structure › Frame and members

  Right front fender and door rusted. *Sd

• Mar 29, 1996AZ
  Seat belts › Front

  Vehicle owner IS concerned that her vehicle's front seat belts are not safe because they are mounted to the door. *ak

• Nov 16, 1995WI
  Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

  Starter replaced. *skd

• Sep 21, 1995WI
  Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

  Thermostat replaced.

• Jun 22, 1995NY
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

  While driving the vehicle goes from power steering to manual causing steering to become hard to handle. tt

• Jun 20, 1995MD
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  The head gasket was replaced before on a secret bulletin. Now 20,000 miles later the head gasket has gone again and has destroyed the engine. Please describe.

• Apr 13, 1995VT
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Engine oil pump failed. *skd

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Brake performance

  EA90041Opened Aug 29, 1990Closed Mar 30, 1992

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• Brake ineffectiveness

  EA89010Opened Jan 17, 1989Closed May 8, 1990

  There is no summary currently available

• Quad 4 eng wiring failure

  PE88020Opened Feb 1, 1988Closed Mar 16, 1988

  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.

• 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
• 39076Rattling noise/engine overheating.
• 37954Rattling noise/engine overheating.

Every Oldsmobile Calais model year

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