At start up, there was a loud explosion. (engine burned) *mr
1996 Oldsmobile 88 engine complaints
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The intake manifold cracked and leaked antifreeze. *jb scc
The entire engine failed.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that the engine blow up and cause several problems to the vehicle. Also stated that there was a recall on 1996 for cracks on the engine and for the computer for the engine. Dealer was contacted and stated that had a problem with a few of the same vehicle with the same problem and that the manufacture is aware of it. Ts
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
Applied pressure to brake pedal to stop, brakes made a thunking noise and the brake pedal pulsated excessively, ABS light on dash illuminated. Took to dealer for inspection. They found the electronic brake and traction control module to be faulty. Replaced module and paid for repair. Engine problem started car, slight backfire occured, service engine soon light illuminated, car rough idled, had slight loss of power. Took to dealer, they found the upper intake cracked along with the lower intake and gaskets to be cracked. Replaced at cost to me. Dt
Consumer states that plastic manifold cracks after about 60000 miles and causes anti-freeze to mix with oil into engine.
While driving vehicle will just stall out without warning. Have no steering or brake power. Contacted dealer. Cannot locate cause of problem. *ak.
Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak.*ak
The engine stalled while driving resulting loss of power steering and brakes and causing the vehicle to veer into oncomming traffic. Nlm
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Engine stalls.
Air conditioner is noisy when set on low speed.
Crank sensor connector failed.
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