The radiator and water pump failed prematurely due to corrosion, also the heater core failed. *ph
1997 Oldsmobile 88 engine complaints
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Manifold was leaking water inside engine, and engine malfunctioned. Please provide additional information. Ts
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the intake manifold blew causing the vehicle to be hard to start. Dealer notified. Ts
I have a problem with the plentium being made of plastic. To put plastic in the engine, this car is only 5 years old. And has had excellant care. The plentium wears out dumping engine collant into combustion chambers. And contaminates the entire engine with water and coolant. Which in turn destroys the engine. Gm knows of this problem and state that they have corrected the problem in the later models. I would like to see them recall the ones that were not corrected. Although our instance subjected us to any danger . If this was to happen on the highway at night, whos to say what could happen. If other manufacturers can recoginize this problem and have recalls, then why can't oldsmobile step up and do the same? If they want information on othe instances on the same part failure from other peoples, I would be more than happy to provide this. Thank you for your time. Tommy rice.
While traveling on highway vehicle shut down without prior warning.
The insured got out of the vehicle and discovered smoke coming from the vehicle.*jb(claim#40-2516-904)
The insured attempted to start vehicle, which back fired and then the engine caught on fire.*jb(claim#23-1355-542)
Intake manifold exploded, fire in the engine compartment, claim 49-3290-805.
Consumer got out of vehicle and saw smoke, fire in engine compartment, claim 40-2516-904.
Half of the time car stalls at lights, and when slowing down at turns. Consumer is afraid of being hit in the rear. *ak vehicle has stalled 7 times in less than 3000 miles.
Vehicle experienced a back fire while driving and causing an engine compartment fire. Dealer / manufacturer were not notifed at this time. Please provide us with any further information concerning this matter.
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 at any speed vehicle would cut off for no apparent reason. This would happen without any type of warning. Vehicle was taken to the dealership 4 times for this problem. Dealer was not able to locate what the problem was with the vehicle. *ak
Three other persons reported the same water pump failure.
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
Vehicle has an oil leak. Dealer is aware of the problem. Warranty does not cover oil leak. Problem still exists. *ak
Engine: driving approximately 15 MPH when there was loss of power steering and brake failure.engine had cut off in line of traffic without me realizing it had stopped.
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