We found the following complaints for OLDSMOBILE 88 (1993)
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Driver's side airbag did not deploy upon frontal collision at 25 mph.tt
No deployment air bag did not open at all in the accident resulting in injury to the driver.
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
Air bag did not deploy in a front-end accident at 50mph.please describe.
The drivers side air bag failed.nlm
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.
Driver's side airbag did not deploy upon frontal collision at 25 mph.tt
Passenger side airbag did not deploy upon frontal collision at 25 mph.tt
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.
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
Battery failed and replaced.
Alternator failed. Mjs
Alternator failed,causing the battery to drain.
Alternator failed and replaced.
Vehicle will stall without warning driving coming down a steep hill while in 2 gear.tt
Ignition switch module failure, unable to start vehicle.tt
Owner states while driving he smells smoke, alsonotes that it smells like electrical wires burning.
While driving, vehicle cuts off and all the interior lights stay on. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
While driving the vehicle started to smoke in the driver's side of the engine,blew up and caught on fire.appraiser claims the fire may have been a result of radiator or transmiision which blew up in the fire.
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 couldnot be repaired, so it will have to be junked.
When stopping at a traffic light engine idled, causing the driver to put the vehicle in neutral. Consumercontacteddealer on three separate occasions, butproblem still occurs.
When driving at any speed vehicle hesitatedupon accelerating from a stop.also, therewas a clicking andbanging noise within the motor withoutprior warning.
Engine compartment fire.*aw
Vehicle had a fire that started in engine.tt
While driving the vehicle started to smoke in the driver's side of the engine,blew up and caught on fire.appraiser claims the fire may have been a result of radiator or transmiision which blew up in the fire.
While driving vehicle on highway driver noticed smoke coming from engine, when owner pulled vehicle over the engine burst into flames , the fire department had to put fire out twice because it had restarted after the first time they put it out.
While driving flames were shooting from the hood. Brakes gave on vehicle. Fire department said that a gas line broke.manufacturer will be contacted.
Cam sensor replaced.
Egr valve replaced.
Upper intake manifold warped, causing gasket failure, and engine stopped working. Ts.....
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 10-07-08updated 10/15/08.
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.
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 10-07-08updated 10/15/08.
1993 88 olds trottle cable broke when put into reverse. Proceeded at full speed (in circles as wheel was turned) until crashed into tree.
While driving flames were shooting from the hood. Brakes gave on vehicle. Fire department said that a gas line broke.manufacturer will be contacted.
Fuel pump modular was rusted and leaking fuel; dealer was notified.
Notice smoke coming from engine compartment around the fuel injection area, resulted in totalled.tt
Fuel/vapor/fuel return lines hanging down under vehicle with no protection.*skd
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 safetyissue, but the manufactured stated the recall was closed. The failure and current mileage was 164,000.
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.
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 10-07-08updated 10/15/08.
While driving the vehicle started to smoke in the driver's side of the engine,blew up and caught on fire.appraiser claims the fire may have been a result of radiator or transmiision which blew up in the fire.
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 milesthe vehicle failed 75 times and became worse.the current mileage was 48,000 and the failure mileage was 47,000.
While in parkvehicle jumped into reverse, resulting in a minor collision.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Transmission cooling line separated, causing vehicle fire.
Recall related, 96v0150000, contact dealership on apr. 13,1996, and was notified no parts available after appointment was made again in may.
No parts for 3months (96v015002).please describe.
No parts for 3months (96v015002).please describe.
Owner received recall notice in march, took vehicle to dealer and was told parts were not available.dealer still does not have parts in. Recall #96v015002
Driving vehicle to work, vehicle slowed down on its own, pulled it off road, saw flames shooting out, vehicle engulfed in flames (96v015002).
The dealership has no parts to replaced recalled transmission cooling unit and lines (96v-015002).
When traveling consumer noticed black smoke coming from the front ofvehiclevehicle caught onfire, and fumeswere coming from underneith the veihcle. Consumer contacteddealer, dealer determined the causeto be a transmssion cooling line which separated, causing fluid leakage, and resulting infire. Also, nhtsa recall 96v015002/manufacturer's recall 95c68 was issued dealing with fires caused by transmission cooling line. However, thisvehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. Please provide any further details.
The dealership has no parts to replaced recalled transmission cooling unit and lines (96v-015002).
Lower transmission oil cooler hose separated from coupling.
While driving between 50-55mph up a grade, noticed smoking in the rear, lifted up off of the accelerator, there was smoke under the hood into the passenger's section.when lookedunder the hood, the oil was spilling out of the lower trans axle.because the lower trans axle oil cooler line separated from the couplings. Theres no't enough retention on the couplings to hold in place.please describe details.
Lower transaxle hose pulled out of crimped coupling, spraying oil over engine compartment, causing smoke.
Transmission failed.
Seat belt did not restrain driver during vehicle collison causing injury to the driver.
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.
Abs indicator light comes on, abs system failure, seatbelt failure.tt
Both rear seat belts are locked in the retracted positon and will not extend.
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 10-07-08updated 10/15/08.
Abs wheel sensor wore out.
Consumer was driving at approximately 30 mph in dry conditions, was about 1-2 cars lengths behind another vehicle, had to make panic stop.abs brakes became inoperative, causing the consumer to rearend vehicle in front.
Antilock brakes failed.
When applying the abs brakes in wet weather, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
Abs brake pressure modulator failed causing abs lights comes on intermittently.*et
Antilock brakes power modulator failed..(2nd vehicle on 506065)
Abs indicator light comes on, abs system failure, seatbelt failure.tt
Abs brake pressure modulator failed causing abs lights comes on intermittently.*et
Abs modulator block failed. Mjs
After dealer turned brakes noticed abs indicator light on . Dealer was notified of problem. Please provide further information.
Abs light came on, component not giving proper signals to wheels.
Vehicle's abs braking system failed with warning light on due to a defective pressure modulator valve.
Brakes and abs failed. Mjs
Abs anti-lock warning come on will not go off there is brake.tt
Antilock computer module failed.
At 53,000 mile the motor brake burn out .tt
Brakes and abs failed. Mjs
Brakes failed.
Consumer states that when the brakes are applied there is a virbration and a metal to metal noise coming from the front end of the car.
Brake rotors warped.
Experiencing front end vibrations and rear brake sticking problems at lower/higher speeds.tt
While driving consumer depressedthe brake pedal and noticed that the brakesfailed. Consumer was able to coast the vehicle to a complete stop. Consumer contacteddealership, andmechanic determined that brake line failed.
Master cylinder failed and replaced.
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.
Power steering cooling line rusted due to corrosion from salt used in the streets & the slush from the road, causing steering to be hard to negotiate.
Inner tie rod came loose while the vehicle was being driven at 20mph, and the front passenger side tireturned inward, causing vehicle to skid. Dealer hasseen vehicle, and repaired it.
Occupant in rear of vehicle was struckin the back by object in trunk thatcame through the webbing between upper/lower seat, causing paralysis. *sd
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 10-07-08updated 10/15/08.
While driving, the body ofvehicle came off the frame, and wheel fell in towards vehicle. Vehicle came to a complete stop. Dealer contacted.
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.
Experiencing front end vibrations and rear brake sticking problems at lower/higher speeds.tt
Tire develops a separation, the two rear tires developed separations after 19k miles.ttgeneral amertech st tires, p205/70r15, dot a3m0ffa332, consumer states the two rear tires experienced tread separation at 17000 miles, the two replaced tires experienced tread separation at 20000 miles, possible separation caused by desert heat.
When driving at any speed vehicle hesitatedupon accelerating from a stop.also, therewas a clicking andbanging noise within the motor withoutprior warning.
Consumer was experiencing erratic acceleration whenever vehicle was started. Problem was due to failure in the throtle position censor. Dealer notified, and repaired at the cost to consumer. *ml
Vehicles front windshield cracks very easily. 2nd time replaced.tt
During rainy weather & using the windshied wipers, the motor would be sluggish. Wipers would not clear rain from windshield. Would be moving slowly across windshield. Made visibility very poor. Taking vehicle to dealer.
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