1982 OLDSMOBILE 88 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88
The 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88 has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88, potentially affecting up to 79,686 vehicles.
Recall 82V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 79,686 vehicles affected
Defect: UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 EQUIPPED WITH A SPECTRA FUEL TANK. WHILE REFUELING THE FUEL TANK, FUEL OVERFLOWED ONTO THE GROUND. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED BUT THE CONTACT DENIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000. UPDATED 10/4/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED ON AUGUST 6, 2011, HE PURCHASED A NEW SPECTRA GAS TANK. AFTER INSTALLING THE TANK, HE WENT TO THE GAS STATION. WHEN THE PUMP HANDLE WAS PULLED , IT WOULD SHUT OFF AND GAS WOULD SPLASH BACK ON THE CONSUMER. UPDATED 02/01/12
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 EQUIPPED WITH A SPECTRA FUEL TANK. WHILE REFUELING THE FUEL TANK, FUEL OVERFLOWED ONTO THE GROUND. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED BUT THE CONTACT DENIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000. UPDATED 10/4/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED ON AUGUST 6, 2011, HE PURCHASED A NEW SPECTRA GAS TANK. AFTER INSTALLING THE TANK, HE WENT TO THE GAS STATION. WHEN THE PUMP HANDLE WAS PULLED , IT WOULD SHUT OFF AND GAS WOULD SPLASH BACK ON THE CONSUMER. UPDATED 02/01/12
IGNITION SYSTEM PROBLEMS, REPLACED CAP, ROTOR AND WIRING. *MJS
TIMING CHAIN FAILED. *MJS
MOTOR MOUNT AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT BROKEN, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS
Safety Rating for the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE 88
- 1977 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 1 complaint
- 1978 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 0 complaints
- 1979 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 2 complaints
- 1980 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 0 complaints
- 1981 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 4 complaints
- 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88 (current)
- 1984 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 9 complaints
- 1985 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 7 complaints
- 1986 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 33 complaints
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 22 complaints
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