Oldsmobile 88 transmission failure problems

Filed Aug 29, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 120,000 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile 88. The vehicle was purchased as is from an independent dealer. One week later, while driving 60 MPH in the rain, water flooded into the vehicle. The entire rear floorboard was soaked with water. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. The transmission failed one week after the water damage and was replaced. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered that the fuel pump and filter were rusted. The vehicle was repaired. While driving and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. The contact had to continue to pump the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The brake lines were salt rusted as well as the majority of the components underneath the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The belts were replaced as well as the components that control the air conditioning. While driving 65 MPH, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle shut down. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 10-07-08 *bf updated 10/15/08.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Fuel system, Steering · 67,280 miles · MD

Request for compensation for engine failure as a result of a defective plastic intake manifold. *mr coolant leaked into the engine which was caused by the main bearing seizing. Recall# 04v090000. The initial diagnosis was that the seal under the plastic plenum was defective. The check engine light had come on within two blocks of leaving the service dealer. They found that coolant leaked into the engine again and the warped plastic plenum would not seal against the manifold. *sc the consumer stated the vehicle needed other repairs such as a replacement motor for the passenger's window, power steering hose which was leaking, a rear wheel cylinder and a new transmission.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · UN

Transmission: upper plate gasket went, causing gear slippage at high speeds which gradually became worse in the lower gears. Transmission replaced under warrenty. Transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit which is now exhibiting much of the same slippage at high speeds (only minorly at the moment) @ 156,000km. Engine: first engine had the egr/exhaust design defect that causes the intake manifold to melt and coolant to poor into the engine. Report from the shop was that entire bottom end was destroyed by the coolant, and a full new engine had to be ordered (complete with accessories, etc.). The new engine's idler for the serpentine had the bearing cease, knocking the belt off. Since the waterpump was belt driven, the engine overheated. The car was left to idle in the parking lot for a total time of ~ 5-15min. (the temperature out was somewhere around -40c / -40f.). Brakes: perhaps cronically undersized for this vehicle, rotors have warped like clockwork every 30,000km. They are currently warped approaching 160,000km and will need to be replaced --- again --- shortly. This is not a car that see's much heavy use. Groceries on weekends, ~ 15-20km max. Total daily trip during workdays. It has yet to accomplish an extended road trip (I.e., north bay -> ottawa or north bay -> toronto, 4 hours (~400km) and 3 hours (~300km) respectively) without the 'check engine' light being lit. Additional recollection: front fog lights constantly filling with condensation as well, have been replaced 4-5 times while under warrenty. No solution was found and now they're just not used.

Filed Aug 17, 2003 · Transmission · 41,981 miles · NJ

Automatic transmission failure.

Filed Jul 24, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Transmission has been replaced twice, the first time was due to rock damage of the sub frame and transmisson pan, consumer was then informed that a new transmisson would be installed, however on june 17,2001 the transmission failed while driving on highway, upon inspection of the vehicle, it was revealed that there were metal pieces in the pan, and a broken reverse drum, approximately one third of the teeth had separated and a deep groove had worn along the entire circumference on one end of the reverse drum, consumer was then informed that the failed transmission was a rebuilt unit, consumer is seeking reimbursement for the replacement transmission.

Filed Jan 25, 2001 · Transmission · NY

While driving the vehicle suddenly stopped with no previous warning sign of trouble, upon inspection consumer found out that the vehicle needed a new transmission, consumer believes that the transmission should not have failed at only 30k miles. Nlm

Filed Aug 8, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · NY

Transmission failed due to the torque converter blades, which were spot welded, had broken loose and pieces of metal were contaminating the transmission.

Filed Aug 3, 1999 · Transmission · NV

Transmission failed due to modulating valve. Mjs

Filed Aug 22, 1997 · Transmission · CT

When vehicle is shifted into reverse it does not go into reverse. Dealer put in a new transmission.

Filed Nov 25, 1996 · Body, Brakes · OH

Transmission failure; also, anti-lock brake sensors/front whel bearings/battery/alternator/power door locks malfunctioned and molding on top of windshield came loose.