1995 OLDSMOBILE 88 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
150
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
The 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88 has received a total of 150 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (14 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (10 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88, potentially affecting up to 1,487 vehicles.
Recall 94V138000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 1,487 vehicles affected
Defect: A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.
Consequence: THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT STAY ILLUMINATED RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
150 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN A DECENT RAIN STORM WITH A BUDDY OF MINE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN BOOM THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WENT OFF! VERY FRIGHTENING. THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS PERMANENTLY OPEN. UNKNOWN CAUSE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
I STARTED SMELLING FUEL, AS THE WEEK PROGRESSED THE SMELL GREW INTENSELY UNBEARABLE, BEFORE TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL ONE DAY I DECIDED LET ME TAKE A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD AFTER ALL THIS IS GASOLINE WE ARE TAKING ABOUT. SO I SAW THAT THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL RAIL WAS A LITTLE WET SO I TURNED ON MY CAR AND A MIST OF GAS WAS SPRAYING OUT THE HOSE. I NEVER REALIZED HOW MUCH OF A RISK I WAS PUTTING MY KIDS IN BY DRIVING WITH THAT FUEL SMELL. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THAT, ITS NOT SAFE.
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 95 IN MANNING SO. CAROLINA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS BIG BANG AND SAW MY WINDSHIELD SMASHED AND THEN NOTICED THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED! I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING NOR ANYTHING HIT ME NOR HIT ANY BUMPS! I WAS TRAVELING FROM MAINE TO FLORIDA. *TR
1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE SENSOR LIGHT PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS, EVEN THOUSANDS TO TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE DEFECTIVE SENSOR LIGHT, CAUSED HIM TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2012. THE ENGINE LIGHT, HAS BEEN ON FOR FIVE YEARS.
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
538207 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERMITTENT DEAD BATTERY (REPAIR TRUNK LAMP GROUND TO BODY(. *SD
576113 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
433405 — SUSPENSION:REAR
SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TW
488104 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMPS WILL NOT TURN OFF ON VEHICLES WITH TWILIGHT SENTINEL DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS. *TW
476006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
POPPING/FLUTTERING/TICKING/SPARK KNOCK NOISE WHILE DRIVING UP MEDIUM GRADES OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE 88
- 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 28 complaints
- 1991 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 16 complaints
- 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 109 complaints
- 1993 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 99 complaints
- 1994 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 91 complaints
- 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88 (current)
- 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 113 complaints
- 1997 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 129 complaints
- 1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 213 complaints
- 1999 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 106 complaints
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- OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 1,346 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 1,277 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 1,038 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA — 625 total complaints
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