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.
The worst 1992 Oldsmobile 88 problems
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Problems by type
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- Brakes27
- Airbags13
- Transmission11
- Engine9
- Electrical7
- Seat belts5
- Steering4
- Body3
- Seats3
- Visibility3
- Suspension2
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Oldsmobile 88
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
- Risk
- Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Recall number 96V015000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Inadvertent shift of trans
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EA94024
Turbocharger malfunction
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PE94009
Inadvertent shift of transmission
There is no summary currently available
PE94006
Fuel line failure
There is no summary currently available
PE93007
Fuel line connector fails
There is no summary currently available
PE92010
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker...
- Some customers may comment that the vehicle
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
- Cold start rattle noise
What 1992 Oldsmobile 88 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The victim was deprived of oxygen before rescuers arrived, suffered brain damage and died from his injury 11/25/98. Our investigation has found 15 others that reported very similar experiences to gm. Dt
Have being hit from behind consumer's vehicle pushed into building, and air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information.
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.
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.
Transmission will not shift between 40 to 60 MPH, torque converter, seal and transmission fitler replaced.
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.
Consumer rear ended another vehicle while driving, the front of the vehicle dropped down during hard braking and the bumper went below the other vehicle and never took impact but resulted in $6000. In damage (hood, radiator, headlights, fenders, side markers and crumple zone), the consumer believes no vehicle should be totaled for a 15 MPH front end crash. Nlm
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.
Struts and tie rods replaced recently. Also, newer tires up front.
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Questions about the 1992 Oldsmobile 88
Is the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?
Owners have filed 73 complaints about the 1992 Oldsmobile 88, close to a typical 88 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Oldsmobile 88?
Brakes, with 27 complaints. Next is airbags (13).
How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
What year does the Oldsmobile 88 have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile 88 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1992 (27 complaints), 1993 (21 complaints) and 1998 (20 complaints).
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