1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
34
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS
The 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS has received a total of 34 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:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (7 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), and Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS, potentially affecting up to 170,601 vehicles.
Recall 92V150000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 108,836 vehicles affected
Defect: FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 90V042000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 61,765 vehicles affected
Defect: FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: LEAKING FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS
34 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BATTERY FAILED. *MJS
CRACKED ENGINE HEAD. *MJS
VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR ALL QUAD-4 ENGINE HEADS. NO HELP FROM OLDSMOBILE DUE TO AGE/MILEAGE. *AK
THERE IS A VERY LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FROM OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE SHAKING AND KNOCKING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. *AK
SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
Safety Rating for the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE CALAIS
- 1985 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS — 4 complaints
- 1986 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS — 18 complaints
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS — 6 complaints
- 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS (current)
- 1989 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS — 44 complaints
- 1990 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS — 18 complaints
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- OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 1,346 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 1,277 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 88 — 1,226 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 1,038 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA — 625 total complaints