Fuel pressure regulator leaked fuel causing fire,when it started up,I was parked in a parking lot that had a fire extinguisher
1996 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system problems
10 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 184,272.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 184,272
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Fuel injection system2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Fuel injection system: injectors1
- Delivery1
- Carburetor system1
At what mileage
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Oldsmobile 88 fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Recall number 96V116000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v‑473 and 04v‑090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA02030
What 1996 Oldsmobile 88 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Fuel gauge failure--sending unit got so hot it fused the wires together and then sent a jolt of electricity to the instrument cluster burning out part of the cluster; in attempting to repair these problems the plastic fuel lines were so brittle that they fell apart therefore, it would seem that each of these problems could lead to a fire or an explosion. I have the sending unit out of the fuel tank with the fused wires.
Dt: earlier in the day the car was hard to start and the gas gauge was lower than it should have been. The fuel center line leaked , and the repair shop said it rusted. They replaced the fuel center line, and the two lines leading up to the center line, for a total of $720.00. *ak
Vehicle experienced the same defect for the intake manifold as mentioned in recall 96 v 116 000, however vehicle was not included due to VIN. Ts *tt *jb.
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
Engine coolant leak at manifold intake. I have an extended gm "major guard" warranty plus "o" deductible and gm fixed the problem without charge.
Fuel line from gas tank at attachment fitting to fuel filter developed a leak resulting in fuel spillage within a closed space(garage). No fire resulted, however, the situation could have resulted in an explosion and loss of home and/or life.
While driving vehicle stalled, porblem can not be found by dealer.
Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system
Does the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 184,272 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V116000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile 88 have the most fuel system problems?
The Oldsmobile 88 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1998 (20 complaints), 1999 (13 complaints) and 1996 (10 complaints).
Other 1996 Oldsmobile 88 problems
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