Oldsmobile 88 1992
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| OLDSMOBILE |
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Are there recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88, additional information is below.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
- 990730030 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
- 536401 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: Unknown
- 990730030A - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking
- 832006 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc
- 831704 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
- 98833005 - SUSPENSION: Some customers may comment that the vehicle
- 971101631041 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 731608 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR: Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
- 577106A - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
- 577106A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Cold start rattle noise. *tw
- 9573T4001 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE: Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 536401 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: Dim headlamps, slow windshield wipers, etc resulting from low/no generator output. *tw
- 577106 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Cold start rattle noise. *tw
- 436302 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Faint buzzing noise from front of dash area. *tw
Inadvertent shift of trans investigation # EA94024
There is no summary currently available
Turbocharger malfunction investigation # PE94009
There is no summary currently available
Inadvertent shift of transmission investigation # PE94006
There is no summary currently available
Fuel line failure investigation # PE93007
There is no summary currently available
Fuel line connector fails investigation # PE92010
There is no summary currently available
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20070603 |
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.
| No | Fire | N | 2 Injured | None | 20011215 |
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
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20010306 |
Consumer was traveling up a hill and transmission started slipping, vehicle had white smoke coming from rear. Consumer pulled over and lifted hood, flames were coming form beneath. Vehicle was destroyed before fire department could get there. *ak possible engine failure. *slc
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010201 |
Recall 96v01500/ transmisson oil cooler. But consumer's vehicle was not part of recall but was still experiencng same problem. While driving consumer noticed some smoke coming from back of vehicle. She pulled over and when coming to a complete stop, more smoke came out. But, this time from engine. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was willing to do nothing. *ak transmission oil cooler line separated causing fluid to spray all over hot engine. This vehicle was not included in recall. *yh
| No | No | N | None | None | 20001231 |
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
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000623 |
Tire discinegrated due to belt seperation, tore fender off right side damaged passenger door and bent rim
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000430 |
Antilock brake light comes on and stays on. Have had numerous conditions where antilock brakes have come on. Brought it to my mechanic 2 times, he has been unable to find any problems both times. Antilock brakes continue to fail. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000127 |
Water pump bearing making noise, water pump replaced. *jb
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19991018 |
Was driving at approximately 40mph when a deer appeared suddenly. Applied the brakes, but deer was hit by left side of vehicle on front grill. Vehicle stopped, but driver's air bag did not deploy. Driver hit upper part of chest & throat on steering wheel due to no air bag. Was at emergency room treatment. Wearing neck brace. *ak