1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

6

Owner Complaints

3 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

The 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS has received a total of 6 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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 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 (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS, potentially affecting up to 110,603 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 88V032000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 22,300 vehicles affected

Defect: THE FUEL FEED OR FUEL RETURN HOSE AT THE ENGINE MAY RUB AGAINST A SHIFT LEVER ON THE 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE.

Consequence: IN TIME A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THE HOSE AND FUELLEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD REUSLT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10070058 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 120,000 miles
OIL PUMP/BALANCER ASSEMBLY ON 2.5L 151CI. TECH 4 (NOT SURE ON SPECIFIC YEARS) CAN CRACK FROM NORMAL WEAR, AND DESTROY CRANK SHAFT AND ENGINE. THE BALANCER ASSM. AND OIL PUMP ARE LOCATED IN OIL PAN. A SIMPLE REPLACEMENT OF OIL PUMP ASSM. WHEN LIFTER NOISE IS PRESENT, OR WHEN METAL FILINGS ARE FOUND IN OIL, WILL SAVE YOU FROM REPLACING ENGINE. THIS ASSEMBLY WILL EVENTUALLY STOP PUMPING OIL AND RUIN ENGINE. SAVE YOURSELF TIME AND MONEY AND DO-IT-YOURSELF. BUT DON'T DRIVE THE CAR WITH THESE PROBLEMS! THIS PUMP WILL RUN YOU $275 AT DEALERSHIP, BUT THIS BEATS A NEW ENGINE. I HAVE SEEN THIS TO BE THE MAIN CAUSE OF FAILURE IN HIGH MILEAGE ENGINES OF THIS KIND. GM DOESN'T COVER OR CLAIM TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU.
#504475 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | | N/A miles Fire
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD
#979925 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | | N/A miles Fire
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
#979925 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | | N/A miles Fire
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
#484191 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
TIMING GEAR REPLACED DUE TO TEETH SHEARING, CAUSING NO POWER STEERING/BRAKES/ENGINE. *SD

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Safety Rating for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

476147 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RATTLING NOISE/ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS

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

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