1994 OLDSMOBILE 98Oldsmobile 98 1994

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1994 OLDSMOBILE 98.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1994 OLDSMOBILE 98?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1994 OLDSMOBILE 98, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 17024 [USA]: The head lamps would not stay illuminated resulting in reduced driver visibility.

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Bulletins

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
  • 535014 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Abs adn traction off indicator lamps come on. *sd
  • 9709013202B - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
  • 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
  • 536506A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Driveline vibration over 37 mph (replace prom). *tw
  • 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
  • 538203 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Windshield wiper blade chatter. *tw
  • 438325 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Defroster grill warpage. *tw
  • 436302 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Faint buzzing noise from front of dash area. *tw
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone20010218

While driving 30 mph vehicle hit a small tree, both airbags deployed. Consumer received burns to right side of face/ bleeding behind right eye, and a fractured nose. Still under medical attention. *ak *jb

NoNoN NoneNone19990922

Anti lock brake system will not operate due to valve failure. The mechanic that found the problem said that this is a common problem, and general motors fails to repair it under warranty. They also would not give me any information on how much of a problem this has been. Perhaps there should have been a re-call on this device.

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone19990822

When driving at 50 mph abs system locked up, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19990606

Engine stalled at 40mph on downhill. Has stalled before at slow speeds

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone19980514

Consumer lost consciousness due to hypoglycemia and hit a tree, there was no deployment of driver or passenger side airbags. Nlm

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone19980513

While driving at highway speeds vehicle was involved in a frontal collision , upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The dealer and manufacturer will be notified. *ak

CrashNoN NoneNone19970321

Brakes: driving down highway approximately 10mph ,started braking because fire truck was coming . Applied brakes completely to the floor, and they would not hold. Brakes failed and rear ended a car. *ak *slc

NoNoN NoneNone19961013

Fuel gauge goes up/down while driving, difficult to understand fuel level, could run out of fuel unknowingly. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19960404

Failure on the driver side seat, consumer was driving and the driver side seatback reclined to the back of the vehicle.

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P0131 [1] 02 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank I Sensor I)
  • P0171 [1] System too Lean (Bank 1)

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