Turned key in ignition heard a loud bang opened hood and the intake manifold and engine cover had blown apart. Jb
The worst 1999 Oldsmobile 98 problems
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- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v‑473 and 04v‑090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA02030
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Oldsmobile 98 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow
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Questions about the 1999 Oldsmobile 98
Is the 1999 Oldsmobile 98 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Oldsmobile 98, fewer than a typical 98 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Oldsmobile 98?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile 98 have?
No recalls on record.
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