The consumer attempted to start the vehicle the engine back fired and caught on fire *mr *cb
1997 Oldsmobile 88: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 100 complaints about the 1997 Oldsmobile 88 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The insured attempted to start vehicle, which back fired and then the engine caught on fire.*jb(claim#23-1355-542)
The insured got out of the vehicle and discovered smoke coming from the vehicle.*jb(claim#40-2516-904)
Consumer tried to start vehicle and it back fired and the engine caught on fire, the plastic plenum blew off and plug wires caught fire, claim 23-1355-542.
While driving 65 MPH vehicle all of a sudden came to a stop. Owner did notice smoke coming from the vehicle. Fire department stated that the engine manifold leaked fuel onto the enigne, which started a fire. Fire was put out by the fire department. Vehicle has been totalled. *ak referenced in ea02-030
Right front door caught on fire (unable to unlock door), possible power window failure cause of fire.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Oldsmobile 88 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1997 Oldsmobile 88?
6 of 100 owner complaints about the 1997 Oldsmobile 88 (6%) 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 1997 Oldsmobile 88?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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