Tl* the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed and no injuries were not reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
1996 Oldsmobile 88: fire, smoke or burning smell
7 of the 92 complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88 ls. The contact stated that the engine made a loud noise when the vehicle was started and the engine caught on fire. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the intake manifold plastic, which failed and caused the fuel lines to burn and melt. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but denied assistance with repairs because the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 192,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile lss. On november 7, 2007, while driving 65 MPH, the contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from her vehicle. She pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed flames rising from under the hood. The contact believed safety recall # 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) was responsible for causing the fire. The current mileage is 186,272 and failure mileage was 184,272.
After starting the vehicle consumer heard a loud popping noise, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer opened the hood, and saw that the engine was on fire. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was not determined. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.
While starting up the vehicle smoke and flames came from the engine area.
I was driving through town, easton ma, and the engine sputtered a bit. Next, a kid hailed me down and I saw smoke from my rear. I pulled into the nearest parking lot and opened the hood. The engine compartment was in flames. Good thing I kept my distance because parts blew apart. Called the fire department and they put out the fire. The tow truck driver told me that he saw two other gm vehicles just like mine (3.8 liter) also burn up. I junked the vehicle. Wrote to gm, but recieved no response. Just saw on cars.com that the government is raising an investigation on the gm 3.8 liter engines. It really hurts losing $13,000. Things could have been much worse if that kid didn't warn me. No wonder they discontinued the delta 88. Is there any way I can be compensated for my loss? Dt
While driving noticed smoke near windshield post of the left side. Then, consumer pulled over, and passenger noticed flames coming from the bottom of the driver's side door. When pulling on the handles to open doors, they will not release because of an electrical problem.consumer was able to get out, but the speakers were on fire.*ak the fire started at mirror control switch possibly caused by a fuse or circuit breaker blowing out.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection" and fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
Recall number 95V204000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Oldsmobile 88?
7 of 92 owner complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 (8%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Oldsmobile 88?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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