Tried to start car to go to work in the morning of 6-16-14. Heard loud boom and smoke started pouring out from under hood. Opened hood and engine was on fire. Extinguished flames and found the intake mainifold had litterally blown apart. There was a recall that should have dealt with this problem.
1999 Oldsmobile 88: fire, smoke or burning smell
8 of the 77 complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile 88 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The vehicle's rear power window wire harness caught fire without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
As the insured was starting the vehicle, there was a popping sound and then the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#52-2537-313)
The vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment.*jb(claim#38-j819-740)
Consumer started vehicle when a pop noise was heard, vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, claim 52-2537-313.
Vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, claim 38-j819-740.
Vehicle caught on fire. Dealer has been contacted for this problem, and discovered a mouse has built a nest in engine compartment. *ak consumer feels gm should take responsibility due to the design of the engine compartment which allowed a mouse to be able to have access to the engine department
Owner tried to start car and there was a popping noise from under the hood. Vehicle would not start, and smoke came from under vehicle due to the engine catching on fire. Dealer has seen vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Oldsmobile 88 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1999 Oldsmobile 88?
8 of 77 owner complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile 88 (10%) 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 1999 Oldsmobile 88?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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