1988 OLDSMOBILE CalaisOldsmobile Calais 1988

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1988 OLDSMOBILE Calais.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1988 OLDSMOBILE Calais?
     - There are 5 recall(s) for the 1988 OLDSMOBILE Calais, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 21199 [USA]: Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.

  • Recall 27154 [USA]: Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.

  • Recall 1991037 [Canada]: Emissions

  • Recall 1991174 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 1990043 [Canada]: Fuel supply

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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.

  • 000524001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
  • 476147A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw
  • 476147 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Rattling noise/engine overheating. *tw
Known Recall Investigations
  • Brake performance investigation # EA90041

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  • Brake ineffectiveness investigation # EA89010

    There is no summary currently available

  • Quad 4 eng wiring failure investigation # PE88020

    There is no summary currently available

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone19990318

Very common problem for all quad-4 engine heads. No help from oldsmobile due to age/mileage. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19981220

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

NoNoN NoneNone19981107

Cracked engine head. *mjs

NoNoN NoneNone19961230

Sudden acceleration.

NoNoN NoneNone19961001

Owner states that while driving vehicle the head gasket blew out, owner has been unable to get vehicle repaired. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19960629

Starter failed.

NoNoN NoneNone19960531

Seat belt is stuck in the door and will not buckle.

NoNoN NoneNone19960417

Intermittent stalling.

NoNoN NoneNone19960415

Engine mount replaced.

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