1996 OLDSMOBILE 88 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

113

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 9 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88

The 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88 has received a total of 113 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (8 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (7 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88, potentially affecting up to 308,680 vehicles.

Recall 96V116000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

| 275,811 vehicles affected

Defect: A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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Recall 95V204000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

| 32,869 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE "KEY IN THE IGNITION" WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION" AND FMVSS NO....

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR THAT THE SAFETY BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88

113 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2 3 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 1
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1 3 Injuries
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11032672 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 189,000 miles Fire
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAKED FUEL CAUSING FIRE,WHEN IT STARTED UP,I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT THAT HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
#11002987 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
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
#10786968 | ENGINE | | 200,000 miles Fire
TL* 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 THE FRONT 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.
#10725014 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
1996 OLDSMOBILE 88. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIRBAG EXPLOSION. *SMD 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. *JB
#10450447 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 192,000 miles Fire
TL* 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.

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Safety Rating for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

970801777155 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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