Oldsmobile 98 1993
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1993 OLDSMOBILE 98.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
---|---|---|
OLDSMOBILE |
Use the box here to look up VINs from OLDSMOBILE as well as other manufacturers
-
Are there recalls for the 1993 OLDSMOBILE 98?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1993 OLDSMOBILE 98, 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).
- 970501776515 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) P0131, P0171 or 44 set. *yc
- 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
- 576104 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Unknown
- 576113 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Unknown
- 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
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
---|
No | No | N | None | None | 20030507 |
When accelerating to enter a highway, there was a loud "clunk" and all control was lost as i entered the high speed lane. The engine quit, no brakes and the steering wheel just turned freely and the car rolled to a stop in the high speed lane. It turned out that the rear frame bolts under the engine failed and frame and engine fell down, disconnections the steering. Luckily, no one was hurt as others stopped to direct traffic and push the car to the side of the road. The car is in near perfect condition, no visible rust, no fluid leaks and has only 140,000 miles. It appears that the design mechanism to make the engine drop in a crash(to protect the driver) failed (rusted) way before it should have. The oldsmobile hotline said the car was past the 100,000 rust warranty, what did i expect? I have had 3 other oldsmobiles and put over 250,000 miles on each one and certainly expected similar results from this one. I believe that the frame should not rust out and have the engine fall out before any of the normal high mileage failures such as transmission, engine, radiator or even the failure of the battery in the remote locking device. I believe that oldsmobile should bear the cost of some or all the charges to repair this. Had it happened 5 minutes later, i would have been traveling at 70 mph and there would have been a tragedy. If there is a general defect, all other owners should be notified. *nlm
No | No | N | None | None | 20030309 |
The driver side air bag deployed randomly while i was driving. The vehicle did not strike any object nor did it hit any bump in the road. *jb
No | No | N | None | None | 20010723 |
I was driving on highway 60 near dudley, mo @ 65 mph, when the airbag light came on. I took the nearby exit and stopped at a convenience store. Filled gas tank, everything seemd to be working fine, so i pulled back onto road, soon after the airbag deployed, and horn started honking. I stopped, disconnected horn, cut away bag and drove home. Notified company, and per their request had diagnostics test run at blackwell-baldwin olds in poplar bluff, mo; no codes found, mechanic said a short in the steering column caused the deployment. Mechanic said column was tight, and no sign it had ever been opened, but a wire was stretched. He said apparently the steering wheel snagged the wire. Oldsmobile will accept no responsibility whatsoever for this due to age and mileage on car, and say i must bear entire cost of test, replacement, and resulting equipment problems. Suggested i contact the better business bureau if i didn't like their findings. Since when did airbags come with an expiration date? Thank you for your consideration.*ak
No | Fire | N | 2 Injured | None | 20010418 |
While driving the consumer was informed by a passing motorist that her vehicle was in fire. The consumer and passenger were able to escape the vehicle with help from the passerby. Once the consumer and passenger exited the vehicle it rolled off the road and became fully engulfed in flames. The consumer sustained a sprained left shoulder, knee sprains and bursitis. *ak *nm
No | No | N | None | None | 20000816 |
Tire blew out while driving on freeway, revealing 23 inch length of tire lost, separation at edges, and torn wire mesh( dot number: a3moffa163 tire size: p205/70r15 )
No | No | N | None | None | 20000519 |
Gas gauge does not read correctly. When vehicle gets to about a quarter of tank it cuts off at any stop. *ak engine malfunctions. *yh
No | No | N | None | None | 19990825 |
Anytime when starting vehicle the abs light and traction light come on and stay on. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 19970806 |
Abs failure.
No | No | N | None | None | 19961010 |
Rubber door gaskets leaked.