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On the morning of august 8, 2009, i was driving my 1996 oldsmobile eighty eight on northbound us-27, near alma, michigan. At one point the air bag light on my dashboard came on. Shortly thereafter, both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed spontaneously. I would also like to mention that it was raining quite heavily prior to and throughout this incident. My car is in the process of being repaired. The front windshield was shattered and is being replaced. The dashboard needs to be repaired and the air bags are being removed. I also had to rent a vehicle for a week in order to keep prior engagements.
The contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88.while driving approximately 50 mph, the air bag light illuminated and dimmed several times.minutes later, the light stopped flashing and the driver side air bag deployed without warning.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed.the current mileage was 198,722 and failure mileage was 198,522.
1996 oldsmobile 88.consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag explosion.the consumer stated when he started the vehicle, the passenger air bag deployed for no reason. The air bag damaged the windshield and sent shards of glass flying.
This auto is going to a total loss, i hit a car at 30 in the rear end and another auto hit me in the rear end then i hit # 1 car in the rear a second time.i very concerned and mad that the air bags did not deploy on either side, driver or passenger.both bumpers were hit, lights broken, truck pushed in at least 10 inches and radiatorwas pushed in to the motor with bumper, but no deployment. Is there a problem with this car?i bought because it was talked about as such a safe car, you can't prove it my me!
The contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88.three days after the vehicle was purchased from a private owner, both front air bags deployed while driving 45 mph.there were no warning lights or a crash at the time of the failure.the current and failure mileages were 231,363.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving the vehicle going 55 mph the passenger's side air bag deployed without warning.the windshield was busted due to the airbag deployment.the vehicle was driven home then to the dealership the next day.the dealership could not duplicate the problem as to why the airbag had deployed.the manufacturer has been notified. Updated 03/03/06.
While driving the acclerator got stuck and vehicle accelerated unexpectedly, causing a frontal impact in which both the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident.please provide further information.
The contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88. The contact stated that the horn began to sound when the driver side air bag deployed independently. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the horn was deactivated. While leaving the mechanic, the passenger side air bag then independently deployed. The vehicle was not further inspected for the failure and was no longer being driven. The failure and current mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88.while approaching a stop light, the passenger side air bag deployed without a crash or impact occurring.the deployment damaged the dashboard and shattered the windshield.the passenger in the vehicle suffered a minor hand injury.the current and failure mileages were 160,000.
While the car was idling in a parking lot, the air bag dash light began blinking and then the driver air bag deployed. The passenger air bag did not deploy.
Alarm system will come and off without prior warning and wear the battery down, making it impossiblefor vehicle to start.
I am trying to install car seats for both my children in my 1996 oldsmobile lss and there are no anchor points installed for the tether strap, thus making the child seat useless. The owner's manual states that if no anchor points are installed in the vehicle to call your local dealer and have them installed in the locations shown in the manual. The local gm dealer says that they do not have anchor points and will not install them. They are telling me to go to the car seat manufacturer to get the anchor points. The child seat manufacturer (britax) does not make them. The local agency that installs and ensures proper child seat installation told me to go to the gm dealer. So now, i am back a square one and cannot have my children in the car!i also have a 1999 gmc suburban that has anchor points for the 3rd row seat, but my children are in the second row. Again, gm will not install anchor points for me.
After starting the vehicle consumer heard a loud popping noise, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer opened the hood, and saw that the engine was on fire. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was not determined. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.
Interior dome light would come on and off intermittently, then battery would be dead.vehicle would start.they replacedmall modularand then battery exploded.
While driving vehicle stalled, porblem can not be found by dealer.
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problemas described in recall 95v204000 concerning ignition anti theft controller.however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to the dealer and was told parts were not available. Recall 95v204000.
Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to dealer and was told they could not repair vehicle because they did not have information on recall 95v204000.
Vehicle has trouble starting,problem is intermittent. Consumer has contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot findcause.
While driving noticed smoke near windshield post of the left side.then, consumer pulled over,and passenger noticed flames coming from the bottom of the driver's side door.when pulling on the handles to open doors, they will notrelease because of an electrical problem.consumer was able to get out, but the speakers were on fire.the fire started at mirror control switch possibly caused by a fuse or circuit breaker blowing out.
Short in wiring for heating/air conditioning system.heater/air conditioner/rear defrost would be working & then stop.would start working again intermittently - minutes, hours, days later.took it to a shop & found that there wasa short & the wire was burnt.should have smelled smoke.
While starting up the vehicle smoke and flames came from the engine area.
Fuel gauge failure--sending unit got so hot it fused the wires together and then sent a jolt of electricity to the instrument cluster burning out part of the cluster; in attempting to repair these problems the plastic fuel lines were so brittle that they fell apart therefore, it would seem that each of these problems could lead to a fire or an explosion.i have the sending unit out of the fuel tank with the fused wires.
The contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that thefront of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed and no injuries were not reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
While driving, the vehicle reached high temperaturesdue to intake manifold failure.coolantseepedinside the engine.an independent shop will replace the intake manifold.
While drivingat an undetermined speedenginecheck light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer informed dealer about this issue. However,mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.
At start up, there was aloud explosion.(engine burned)*mr*scc
Consumer cited the poor quality of materials used for the upper intake manifold and poor design around the egr stove pipe. *lathe upper and lower intake gaskets were leaking, however the consumer did not believe that the upper intake plenum was replaced and over time the intake gaskets leaked again.
My car was having some problems starting and staying started. It sounded like a back fire and wouldn't start back up. We checked the plugs and also tested to see if was getting fuel. Yes, the plugs were fine, and it was getting fuel. I then took off the ignition control module had that tested and that was fine. I was told then it was the timing chain. Replaced that, the cam sensor the crank shaft position sensor, valve cover gasket, the lower and upper intake manifold gaskets that were cracked, pieces missing, and covered in thick brown good. My car still will not start, and has water falls of water coming out the plug holes.
Nhtsa recall 96-v-116-000 a backfire during engine starting, can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold. Consumer's vehicle has the same problem.
Camshaft failed.
The intake manifold cracked and leaked antifreeze. Scc
The entire engine failed.
Crank sensor connector failed.
I was driving through town, easton ma,and the engine sputtered a bit.next, a kid hailed me down and i saw smoke from my rear. I pulled into the nearest parking lot and opened the hood. The engine compartment was in flames.good thing i kept my distance because parts blew apart.called the fire department and they put out the fire.the tow truck driver told me that he saw two other gm vehicles just like mine (3.8 liter) also burn up.i junked the vehicle.wrote to gm, but recieved no response.just saw on cars.com that the government is raising an investigation on the gm 3.8 liter engines.it really hurts losing $13,000.things could have been much worse if that kid didn't warn me.no wonder they discontinued the delta 88.is there any way i can be compensated for my loss?dt
While driving vehicle will just stall out without warning. Have no steering or brake power. Contacted dealer. Cannot locate cause of problem..
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Engine stalls.
The engine stalled while driving resulting loss of power steering and brakes and causing the vehicle to veer into oncomming traffic.nlm
Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak. *jg
Applied pressure to brake pedal to stop, brakes made a thunking noise and the brake pedal pulsated excessively, abs light on dash illuminated.took to dealer for inspection.they found the electronic brake and traction control module to be faulty.replaced module and paid for repair.engine problem started car, slight backfire occured, service engine soon light illuminated, car rough idled, had slight loss of power.took to dealer, they found the upper intake cracked along with the lower intake and gaskets to be cracked.replaced at cost to me.dt
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that the engine blow up and cause several problems to the vehicle. Also stated that there was a recall on 1996 for cracks on the engine and for the computer for the engine. Dealer was contacted and stated that hada problem with a fewof the same vehicle with the same problem and that the manufacture is aware of it. Ts
Consumer states that plastic manifold cracks after about 60000 miles and causes anti-freeze to mix with oil into engine.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was leaking antifreeze near the side of the intake manifold.the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the intake manifold was leaking.the repair shop stated that this was a common problem.
Vehicle stalled twice due to the intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze.dealer replaced the intake manifold gasket, butvehicle continued to stall.1996 oldsmobile lss 88 stalled twice due to intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze.consumer had the intake manifold plenum and gaskets replaced as well as a new battery installed and a new starter and vehicle continued to stall.*mr
A hole within intake manifold causedantifreeze to leak into theengine compartment. As a resultvehicle had difficulty in startingintermittently.
Vehicle is leaking antifreeze out the intake manifold into the engine, which could cause the vehicle to overheat. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.
Air conditioner is noisy when set on low speed.
Car jack broke when using, design too small for vehicle.
It is my opinion that modern hallogen lamps are dangerously and unecessarily bright. This has been indicated to me when i use my car equipped with sealed beam lights set on high beam. No one" bright lights "me , indicating that other drivers do not percieve that the high beam is brighter that low beam hallogen lamps. On-coming lights that are too bright impair vision and may cause injury to the eye. I feel that there should be a standard of light intensity based on actual comparison of hallogen and sealed beam lamps.
Left tail light assembly failed several times.
Left turn signal failed several times.
Turn signal light bulb failed.
Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak. *jg
The contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88 ls. The contact stated that the engine made a loud noise when the vehicle was started and the engine caught on fire. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the intake manifold plastic, which failed and caused the fuel lines to burn and melt. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but denied assistance with repairs because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 192,000.
Engine coolant leak at manifold intake. I have an extended gm "major guard" warranty plus "o" deductible and gm fixed the problem without charge.
Fuel line from gas tank at attachment fitting to fuel filter developed a leak resulting in fuel spillage within a closed space(garage).no fire resulted, however, the situation could have resulted in an explosion and loss of home and/or life.
Fuel gauge failure--sending unit got so hot it fused the wires together and then sent a jolt of electricity to the instrument cluster burning out part of the cluster; in attempting to repair these problems the plastic fuel lines were so brittle that they fell apart therefore, it would seem that each of these problems could lead to a fire or an explosion.i have the sending unit out of the fuel tank with the fused wires.
Dt: earlier in the day the car was hard to startand the gas gauge was lower than it should have been. The fuel center line leaked , and the repair shop said itrusted. They replaced the fuel center line, and the two lines leading up to the center line, for a total of $720.00.
The contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile lss.on november 7, 2007, while driving 65 mph, the contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from her vehicle.she pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed flames rising from under the hood.the contact believed safety recall # 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) was responsible for causing the fire.the current mileage is 186,272 and failure mileage was 184,272.
Vehicle experienced the same defect for the intake manifold as mentionedin recall 96 v 116 000, however vehicle was not included due to vin. Ts.
While driving vehicle stalled, porblem can not be found by dealer.
Fuel pressure regulator leaked fuel causing fire,when it started up,i was parked in a parking lot that had a fire extinguisher
The dome lights and other interior lights stay on constantly. The consumer states the vehicle cannot be driven at night because it is a distraction while driving. The dealer was notified. Please add more information.
Interior dome light would come on and off intermittently, then battery would be dead.vehicle would start.they replacedmall modularand then battery exploded.
Sometimes car is park the trunk hood opened on two different occasions, consumer was driving and trunk hood came open. Please describe .
Automatic transmission slips out of drive position into neutral unexpectedly while driving which may cause a crash.there is a tsb on it,but the manufacturer stated it did not apply to this vehicle.please provide further information.
Car lost power on the freeway causing a hazardous situation. Repairs consisted of rebuild of transmission, replacement of torque converter, modulator, shaft output, clutch drum which totaled $2600.dt
Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak. *jg
Brake pedal does not need to be depressed to shift out of park. According to herb gordon oldsmobile the btsi solenoid is probably defective.
Car lost power on the freeway causing a hazardous situation. Repairs consisted of rebuild of transmission, replacement of torque converter, modulator, shaft output, clutch drum which totaled $2600.dt
Car lost power on the freeway causing a hazardous situation. Repairs consisted of rebuild of transmission, replacement of torque converter, modulator, shaft output, clutch drum which totaled $2600.dt
Sometimes during warm-up(not moving)..there will be a loud "thud" at rear of vehicle.at other times i may drive 2-3 blocks before i hear the thud.after the initial thud soud(which is very loud), it will not make the sound again during driving.i suspect it may be mechanical or a backfire.to date the dealership has not found the problem
Seatbelts in the rear seat are not long enough to go around normal peolpe.
Seatbelts in the rear seat are not long enough to go around normal peolpe.
Insufficient leg room in passenger compartment, also headrest not tall enough to support tall people.
In the fully extended position the headrests offer no protection for the driver and passenger over5feet and 5inches tall.
Head restraint design problems.
When pressing the brake pedal, a delay is experienced before it begins to brake. Brakes locked up twice.
Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak. *jg
Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak. *jg
Brake line under drivers door sill leaks brake fluid. The brake line is rusted out. Fluid level in brake fluid reservoir low and instrument panel warning light illuminated. Brake pedal goes to floor. Added brake fluid to reservoir. Drove to dealership for repair. All of the brake lines were replaced by the dealer. Original brake lines are not galvenized, are exposed to salt and moisture, and are not painted so they rust!
When pressing the brake pedal, a delay is experienced before it begins to brake. Brakes locked up twice.
Applied brakes, no response, vehicle proceeded through 4 traffic lanes, after 10 miles, brakes normal, heard loud noise & severe vibration, dealer checked brakes, found nothing wrong. Vehicle available for inspection.
Applied pressure to brake pedal to stop, brakes made a thunking noise and the brake pedal pulsated excessively, abs light on dash illuminated.took to dealer for inspection.they found the electronic brake and traction control module to be faulty.replaced module and paid for repair.engine problem started car, slight backfire occured, service engine soon light illuminated, car rough idled, had slight loss of power.took to dealer, they found the upper intake cracked along with the lower intake and gaskets to be cracked.replaced at cost to me.dt
Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak. *jg
Going 20-25 mph, vehiclebrakes pedal malfunctioned which caused the brake pedal to hit the floor and it did not stop the vehicle, resulting ina frontal collision with extensive damage to the vehicle.
Steering wheel- there are hard to turn spots (binding?), every half turn and the wheels will not automatically return to straight after turning.this has been going on for over a year, and getting progressivly worse. The problem is more pronounced when the engine is cold, and hardly noticable when the engine is hot.
Anti theft system failed.
Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak. *jg
I am trying to install car seats for both my children in my 1996 oldsmobile lss and there are no anchor points installed for the tether strap, thus making the child seat useless. The owner's manual states that if no anchor points are installed in the vehicle to call your local dealer and have them installed in the locations shown in the manual. The local gm dealer says that they do not have anchor points and will not install them. They are telling me to go to the car seat manufacturer to get the anchor points. The child seat manufacturer (britax) does not make them. The local agency that installs and ensures proper child seat installation told me to go to the gm dealer. So now, i am back a square one and cannot have my children in the car!i also have a 1999 gmc suburban that has anchor points for the 3rd row seat, but my children are in the second row. Again, gm will not install anchor points for me.
On the morning of august 8, 2009, i was driving my 1996 oldsmobile eighty eight on northbound us-27, near alma, michigan. At one point the air bag light on my dashboard came on. Shortly thereafter, both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed spontaneously. I would also like to mention that it was raining quite heavily prior to and throughout this incident. My car is in the process of being repaired. The front windshield was shattered and is being replaced. The dashboard needs to be repaired and the air bags are being removed. I also had to rent a vehicle for a week in order to keep prior engagements.
While washing the car a chip came off the trunk.there after the paint continued to flake off the rest of the car.the car has less than 100,000 miles
Door structure will not open, it will get stuck.
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Sir's i have a 1996 oldsmobile 88 ls. I was driving to a friends house,started to pull out of an intersection and the 4 rear engine cradle bolts pulled through the subframe, when this happened the engine dropped and the steering shaft came apart and i couldn'tturn the wheels to guide the car. Luck had it that no one was coming at the time. I have never in all my years as a driver ever seen this happen. I know it's an older car and things happen ,but never this. If the mounts were defective why weren't they recalled, they were on other models of the oldsmobiles of this year. Sheriff deputy came and assisted while we could load it onto a flatbed wrecker. Don't know if they made a report or not.
Sometimes when driving or at a stop light the car vibrates .
Goodyear tires cause vibration.
Tire size p20570r15, original equipment onoldsmobile, 88, 1996 with 22,000 miles.all 4 tires have developed protrusions and bubbling out on inner walls.the front disc brakes and rotors and pads were replaced.
Two goodyear tires delaminated on the sidewall. *sd
Tires replaced due to uneven tread and rib cupping. (goodyearp205/7015).
Remote control does not lock trunk, but unlocks it.
When the temperature was at zero, the vehicle accelerated when the brakes were applied.*sc
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and crashed into a window.
While driving the acclerator got stuck and vehicle accelerated unexpectedly, causing a frontal impact in which both the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident.please provide further information.
Failureof the gas pedal, when traveling up a hill,when applyingforce to the gas pedal,the vehicle will not accelerate.
On the morning of august 8, 2009, i was driving my 1996 oldsmobile eighty eight on northbound us-27, near alma, michigan. At one point the air bag light on my dashboard came on. Shortly thereafter, both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed spontaneously. I would also like to mention that it was raining quite heavily prior to and throughout this incident. My car is in the process of being repaired. The front windshield was shattered and is being replaced. The dashboard needs to be repaired and the air bags are being removed. I also had to rent a vehicle for a week in order to keep prior engagements.
Electrical window will come up and down intermittently.
After wet weather the windshield wipers freeze to the windshield and when turn on the wipers break.consumer told they were designed to do this.
Winshield wiper motor has been repaired and replaced up to 9 times. Dealer has been unable to solve intermittent wiper failure.
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