1992 OLDSMOBILE 88 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

N/A

Safety Rating

109

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 11 Fires 2 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

3

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88

The 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88 has received a total of 109 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (12 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (11 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88, potentially affecting up to 585,182 vehicles.

Recall 96V015000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

| 585,182 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

View full details →

Owner Complaints for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88

109 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 12 10 Crashes 6 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 11 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7 6 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1 1 Death
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1 4 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1 16 Injuries 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10192370 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 98,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT 30 MINUTES ON ONE OCCASION. SEVERAL DEALERS DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS EITHER THE FUEL PUMP, STARTER, OR ALTERNATOR. THE STARTER, ALTERNATOR, AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THE CONTACT HAS THE INVOICES FOR THE DIAGNOSTICS AND WILL PROVIDE THE DEALER INFORMATION WHEN THE COMPLAINT IS RECEIVED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 100,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
#769254 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles 16 Injuries 1 Death
THE VICTIM WAS DEPRIVED OF OXYGEN BEFORE RESCUERS ARRIVED, SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE AND DIED FROM HIS INJURY 11/25/98. OUR INVESTIGATION HAS FOUND 15 OTHERS THAT REPORTED VERY SIMILAR EXPERIENCES TO GM. DT
#8017158 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | N/A miles Crash
HAVE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE PUSHED INTO BUILDING, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#756157 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | | N/A miles Fire 2 Injuries
THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL SHORTED OUT. IT STARTED TO GET HOT, THEN IT SMOKED AND THEN THERE WAS A SMALL SPARK AND A SMALL FLAME. IT COMPLETELY MELTED. THIS CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY.*AK
#897302 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | | N/A miles
REAR DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT RELEASE FAR ENOUGH TO FASTEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND HE COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED THAT RETRACTOR NEEDED REPLACING.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*SLC

View all Air Bagsfrontal complaints →

Safety Rating for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

536401 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

DIM HEADLAMPS, SLOW WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC RESULTING FROM LOW/NO GENERATOR OUTPUT. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88

NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88.

Investigation EA94024 — POWER TRAIN Closed

Opened:

INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANS

Investigation PE94009 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Closed

Opened:

TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION

Investigation PE94006 — POWER TRAIN Closed

Opened:

INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANSMISSION

Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE 88

View all OLDSMOBILE 88 model years →

Other OLDSMOBILE Models

View all OLDSMOBILE models →

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report