Brake pads and rotors have rusted within 10000 miles. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything because rust and deterioration was due to low mileage. *ak
1998 Oldsmobile 88 brakes complaints
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The "ABS" and "traction control off" indicator lights started to come on and stay on some time in november 2000. I called the service dept. At the dealership and was told that there could possibly be ice buildup which causes the speed sensors to go off. The cost to replace any one speed sensor was approx $450-$500 per wheel hub. In july 2001 I took my car in to have the ABS and tractioncontrol issues fixed. The ABS and traction control issues were fixed by replacing the "brain box" for the speed sensors. Two weeks after the fix, the ABS/tractioncontrol off lights came on again. I took my car back and they then found the break pressure modulator valve had a dead spot in the armature. To replace the bpmv will cost approx $1600. These issues all seem to be electronic. Do you know of any issues with the ABS or traction control in this car? Thank you.
The front rotors have rusted at only 15000 miles, the consumer feels the materials are inferior, the brake cylinders are leaking. Nlm
Front brake rotors needed to be replaced at 15,000 miles due to excessive wear. Dealer notified.*ak consumer states the original calipers were defective, dealer stated brake problems were occurring due to vehicle not being driven enough, rear brake cylinders were leaking fluid.
While decending a steep grade the transmission (in low gear) and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle resulting in an accident. Nlm
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine cause of the problem. *ak
On two separate occasions (8/5/98 -milage2600) (6/23/99) vehicle brakes failed and vehicle accelerated.
Was entering into his garage, going about 5mph and brakes wouldn't stop. The consumer stated that the car did damages.
While going downhill at 30mp, the brakes failed. Lost control & had no power. Did not hit anything. Took to mechanic & nothing found after on diagnostic machine.
Brake pedal too close to the lower dash area causing foot to hit dash due to design.
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