Consumer heard a loud noise, and vehicle caught on fire. There was lots of smoke and flames under the hood. Dealer notified.
1998 Oldsmobile 88: fire, smoke or burning smell
11 of the 164 complaints about the 1998 Oldsmobile 88 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
In february I went to start my engine in the morning and it blew up. I turned the key, no engine turnover but smoke coming from under the hood. When I opened the hood, flames came out. The fire dept. Put out the fire and said the car was totalled. Some of the vinyl siding on my house was slightly melted.
The vehicle caught on fire when the ignition was turned. *mr *ph
My vehicle has only 50,000 miles on it and already has an internal leak of radiator fluid. There has been no leakage under the car from any hoses or components. My engine light has gone on now and the car is sputtering. I have taken the car down for repair and they state that the plastic intake manifold has cracked causing the fluid to be sucked out of the radiator system and evaporated through the engine. My car has not caught fire, but according to the information on this site, I see that my car is in danger of having that happen.
While driving, there was an awfull smell inside of the vehicle. Vehicle started to overheat. Mechanic said plastic intake manifold had a hole in it, and was leaking anti-freeze from radiator. Plastic intake manifold had to be replaced. Consumer states that the whole in the plenum was caused by a faulty egr valve, per machanic and gm rep.(car was going to burst into flames)-please see reverse side. Consumer feels that this is a major safety hazard and life threatening, and is greatful for not being harmed, but wants this problem resolved so that people who own these vehicles, wont be in danger. Consumer also feels that, shouldn't there be metal plenums instead of plastic.*ak
The insured stated the engine caught on fire.*jb(claim#04-8004-446)
The isured's daughter was driving to work when the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#24-5198-115)
When the vehicle was started, there was a loud popping sound and then smoke was coming from under the hood, the insured then opened the hood and discovered the engine was on fire.*jb(claim#38-j636-778)
Engine caught on fire, claim 04-8004-446.
While driving, vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, claim 24-5198-115.
Consumer started vehicle and heard loud popping noises and saw smoke coming from the hood, consumer opened the hood and there were flames, engine caught fire, claim 38-j636-778.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Subject on on-board diagnostic (OBD) system improvements
- Information on spark plug tip erosion calibration PCM reflash
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Oldsmobile 88 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1998 Oldsmobile 88?
11 of 164 owner complaints about the 1998 Oldsmobile 88 (7%) 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 1998 Oldsmobile 88?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Oldsmobile 88
Overheating 17Stalling 16Check engine light 11Engine failure 11Loss of power 7ABS 5Brake failure 5
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