Oldsmobile 88 won't start problems

Filed Mar 21, 2012 · TX

The first time I put the car in the shop is because I was driving at about 45 MPH and the car shut off on me while entering the freeway. The second time was because the car wouldn't start until after 15 min or so. I have paid $650 for my ignition switch to be changed $280 for the key lock cylinder with key changed, and $1150 for new head gasket after car over heated cause the plastic manifold gasket melted and cracked causing the car to overheat. I have done all of this within a year and the crazy thing is the car isn't starting again. I really think you all should consider a recall on this car because im wasting money on a car I never get to drive even after I pay for the costly repairs.

Filed Apr 30, 2007 · Engine · MO

My car was having some problems starting and staying started. It sounded like a back fire and wouldn't start back up. We checked the plugs and also tested to see if was getting fuel. Yes, the plugs were fine, and it was getting fuel. I then took off the ignition control module had that tested and that was fine. I was told then it was the timing chain. Replaced that, the cam sensor the crank shaft position sensor, valve cover gasket, the lower and upper intake manifold gaskets that were cracked, pieces missing, and covered in thick brown good. My car still will not start, and has water falls of water coming out the plug holes.

Filed Jan 18, 2007 · Engine · 166,840 miles · IN

Was driving my 99 olds 88 up a hill in tn and it started to shake and lose power. The check engine light came home and the engine was excessively hot. All of the radiator would take the fluid but nothing would leak out. I pulled the car over and waited for it to cool down but then after the 3rd time trying to start it, it made a clunk noise and wouldn't start any more. I was told it was a hydraulic lock up. Car sat for 5 months and finally got the money to have it towed to a collision center to have it looked at. I wish to be reimbursed after it is fixed.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Fuel system · GA

The vehicle upper intake manifold cracked prior to receiving the recall notice. *nm recall number (903v473000). One day prior to receiving the recall notice the consumers vehicle became disabled. The service manager determined the problem could have been a defective fuel pressure regulator. After the regulator was replaced the engine still would not start. The consumer had the vehicle fixed at her own expense.

Filed May 26, 2004 · Engine · NC

I purchased a 1998 oldsmobile 88 in march of 2003, I put new wiring on the vehicle approximately in december after I had the vehicle checked because the check-engine light was on. The check-engine light started coming on again and the car was using all the water about every 10 miles, I took the car to a repair shop where they told me that there was a problem with the intake manifold. After leaving the repair shop, I stopped by a store and was inside about five minutes and the car wouldn't start right away, I had to try starting numerous times before it would start. On my way back home the car slowed to about 40 MPH and wouldn't go any faster, even with the gas to the floor; it would only get slower. After getting back home, the car wouldn't crank back up at all; it wouldn't even turn over. I bought the car back home that same day and checked the internet for any recalls on the vehicle and noticed that there was a recall in february 2004.

Filed Dec 9, 2003 · Engine · 63,257 miles · TX

I was driving my 1997 oldsmobile 88 and all of a sudden it went boom and the car stopped suddenly and smoke barrelled out of the engine and would not turn over.I had to be pushed out of the wayto the next parking lot.we had our car towed to a mechanic shop and they said that we needed a a new engine.they in turn towed it to yet another reputable shop and they said that the engine blew due to a faulty intake manifold.it was plastic and with the heat of the engine aloowed it to leak into other parts of the engines cooling system.gm didn't take fault even though they stopped using the plastic manifold and had a recall on it.from my understanding. We filed a complaint with the bbb autoline and the referred us to th attorney generals office in which gm still refuses to take fault because we were not the original owners of the car and the number of miles on the car at around 70,000.the car got an inspection before it was sold, I'm sure toyota would'nt resale a junk to it's customers.it was in showroom condition when we purchased it.

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Engine · 127,993 miles · NM

The vehicle would not start because the intake manifold leaked antifreeze into the cylinder.

Filed Apr 16, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Consumer tried to start vehicle,there was a rattling noise, did not start. Consumer then replaced starter, but vehicle still did not start. Towed vehicle to dealer who found a gasket had failed, coolant had filled cylinders of engine.

Filed Jan 21, 2000 · Electrical · IL · fire

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.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Engine · AL · fire

While trying to start engine, I heard a thumping noise under hood. Engine would not start. Unable to open hood to investigate. Smoke began coming from under hood. Called fire department. Flames and heavy smoke were now coming from under hood. Result was a total loss.