1996 Oldsmobile 88 engine problems

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Engine · 200,000 miles · WV · fire

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.

Filed Apr 30, 2007 · Engine · MO

My car was having some problems starting and staying started. It sounded like a back fire and wouldn't start back up. We checked the plugs and also tested to see if was getting fuel. Yes, the plugs were fine, and it was getting fuel. I then took off the ignition control module had that tested and that was fine. I was told then it was the timing chain. Replaced that, the cam sensor the crank shaft position sensor, valve cover gasket, the lower and upper intake manifold gaskets that were cracked, pieces missing, and covered in thick brown good. My car still will not start, and has water falls of water coming out the plug holes.

Filed Dec 14, 2006 · Engine · 148,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was leaking antifreeze near the side of the intake manifold. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the intake manifold was leaking. The repair shop stated that this was a common problem.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Engine · CA

Vehicle is leaking antifreeze out the intake manifold into the engine, which could cause the vehicle to overheat. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Engine · 93,000 miles · TN

A hole within intake manifold caused antifreeze to leak into the engine compartment. As a result vehicle had difficulty in starting intermittently.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Engine · 114,675 miles · OH

While driving, the vehicle reached high temperatures due to intake manifold failure. Coolant seeped inside the engine. An independent shop will replace the intake manifold. *jb

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · MN

While driving at an undetermined speed engine check light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer informed dealer about this issue. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Engine · KS

Consumer cited the poor quality of materials used for the upper intake manifold and poor design around the egr stove pipe. *la the upper and lower intake gaskets were leaking, however the consumer did not believe that the upper intake plenum was replaced and over time the intake gaskets leaked again.

Filed Dec 19, 2003 · Engine · 53,450 miles · DE

Vehicle stalled twice due to the intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze. Dealer replaced the intake manifold gasket, but vehicle continued to stall. *ak 1996 oldsmobile lss 88 stalled twice due to intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze. Consumer had the intake manifold plenum and gaskets replaced as well as a new battery installed and a new starter and vehicle continued to stall.

Filed Sep 29, 2003 · Engine · MD

The federal safety agency recall 96-v-116-000 a backfire during engine starting, can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold. Consumer's vehicle has the same problem.