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1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Brentwood, TN
Gradually you will see a depletion of the anti-freeze from the holding reservoir. this is could be a sign that the intake manifold is beginning to leak anti-freeze (just a little) into the engine. sooner or later when the erosion is large...read more / reply »
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Reno, NV
On numerous occasions while driving i'll hit brakes check engine light comes on brakes grind loudly and engine stalls. also the engine will stall at any cruising speed over 40 mph. causing full power loss including brakes my daughter and i ...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Tampa, FL
Dt: the metal brackets that hold the seat to the floor ripped in half, they were 4 inches off the floorboard, right under the seat. the seat controls were damaged from the seat. consulted with the manufacturer, who had no idea why the sea...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Pembroke Pines, FL
1998 oldsmobile eighty eighty has problem where there is leakage of battery fluid from the positive pole of the battery. the positive pole had come out of the battery and caused the vehicle to come to a complete stop. the driver had n...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Hobe Sound, FL
1998 oldsmobile 88 recall concerning defect on the 3.8 v6 engine. the consumer had to have the same recall repaired twice, the first time the manufacturer reimbursed the consumer some of his money, but the second time the manufacturer refus...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Boyd, WI
Vehicle stopped running. consumer had the vehicle fuel regulator repaired on two vehicles, same year, make and model. a recall was received by the manufacture involving only one of the vehicles, and reimbursement will be made for the one ...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Forest Hills, NY
Ltr to gm reimbursement for repair on recall defect of intake manifold on 1998 oldsmobile eighty-eight. the vehicle intake manifold failed prior to recall notification. when the consumer started the vehicle it backfired and shut off. t...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Columbus, NE
Consumer smelled anti freeze fumes outside of the vehicle, leaking on the plastic intake manifold. dealership will be notified. the egr piping degraded and caused water to leak into the intake manifold.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Albuquerque, NM
The vehicle's intake manifold cracked which led to failure of the engine. recall# 04v090000. the crack in the manifold allowed coolant to enter the upper intake causing engine and catalytic converter failure.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Highland, NY
I went to start my 1998 oldsmobile 88, when i heard a loud pop when i turned the key. i turned the key off, and smelled gas and antifreeze. i opened the hood and found that fluid was leaking from the back of the motor, above the heads and...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Redfield, AR
While driving, the check engine light flashed on the dashboard and remained on. then, the vehicle stalled. driver was unable to restart vehicle. noticed that coolant leaked from underneath the vehicle. it was towed to the dealer, and mec...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Bozman, MD
Brake failure, replacement of all lines. brake line had corroded.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Wichita, KS
While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that a liquid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. also, while applying the brakes the pedal did not go to the floor. the braking power was less than normal. consumer took vehicle to d...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Wichita, KS
While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that a liquid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. also, while applying the brakes the pedal did not go to the floor. the braking power was less than normal. consumer took vehicle to d...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Webb, MS
Consumer indicated recall on the fuel pressure regulators failed. dealership indicated to consumer they were not no responsible for the problem.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Parsonsburg, MD
While driving on a national highway. the engine locked up. also water was in the cylinders, which caused the engine to lock and the starter to fail. please provide any further information.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Broomall, PA
Problems with fuel regulator diaphram. the vehicle fuel regulator diaphram failed prior to receiving the recall notice. the consumer's request reimbursement but was denied.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in New Auburn, WI
Consumer received a recall letter regarding the fuel pressure regulator. prior to receiving the recall letter consumer's vehicle experienced failure of the engine intake manifold. consumer is requesting reimbursement of expenses incurred t...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in New Auburn, WI
After the vehicle delta 88 was serviced for recall on the fuel pressure regulator vehicle continued to experience ongoing problems. dealer stated that there was nothing they could do, and that they replaced the component indicated in the...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Webb, MS
After the vehicle was serviced for recall on the fuel pressure regulator vehicle experienced ongoing problems. dealership indicated nothing we could do.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Chalfont, PA
While entering my garage at a slow rate of speed and my foot on the brake, the car suddenly surged forward. this has happened 3 or 4 times when coming to a red light or stopped vehicles over the course of the year. i remember the audi that ...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Chalfont, PA
While entering my garage at a slow rate of speed and my foot on the brake, the car suddenly surged forward. this has happened 3 or 4 times when coming to a red light or stopped vehicles over the course of the year. i remember the audi that ...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Houston, TX
The manifold on the consumers vehicle was replaced at his expense one year ago and now there is a recall on the fuel pressure regulator, which the consumer believed somehow affected the manifold. gm stated the defect did not affect his ...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Houston, TX
The manifold on the consumers vehicle was replaced at his expense one year ago and now there is a recall on the fuel pressure regulator, which the consumer believed somehow affected the manifold. gm stated the defect did not affect his ...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Houston, TX
The manifold on the consumers vehicle was replaced at his expense one year ago and now there is a recall on the fuel pressure regulator, which the consumer believed somehow affected the manifold. gm stated the defect did not affect his ...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Treasure Island, FL
While driving cruise control engaged. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Fair Haven, MI
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because the check engine light came on. after having a dianostic test done repairs weres done to rectify the problem. mechanic told the consumer that a recall was issued.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Spiro, OK
While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it home. consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Catonsville, MD
Nar 06/19/2003. the consumer stated there was a manufacturing defect in the vehicle. there were two problems, one was a faulty head gasket, and the other was a faulty thermostat in which general motors should have been responsible for....
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Newport News, VA
Consumer heard an explosion when she turned on the ignition and a small fire under hood melted some parts. smoke was seen coming from under the hood. the vehicle has had all maintenance regularly at the dealer only. the consumer was...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Selma, CA
Paint on hood of care is flaking off. started with a small spot several months ago, when i washed my care today the garden hose washed several flakes of the hood paint away. the size now is bigger than a dollar bill. the paint isn't stickin...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Red Oak, , TX
Paint on right fender starting to peel. took to the dealership and they told me the car was more than 5 years old and gm would not pay for it. still working on getting them to paint it.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Camarillo, CA
1) aug. 2000 generator failure 2) aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3.8l v6
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Camarillo, CA
1) aug. 2000 generator failure 2) aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3.8l v6
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Camarillo, CA
1) aug. 2000 generator failure 2) aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3.8l v6
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Camarillo, CA
1) aug. 2000 generator failure 2) aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3.8l v6
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Camarillo, CA
1) aug. 2000 generator failure 2) aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3.8l v6
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Camarillo, CA
1) aug. 2000 generator failure 2) aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3.8l v6
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Brookfield, IL
I went to the dealer and complained that the paint was chipping. i had in hand 4 estimates and each paint/body shop arrived at the same conclusion, "paint laminate" problem. every person who wrote an estimate told me that this was...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Keansburg, NJ
While driving less than 35 mph, the consumer noticed the vehicle did not gain any speed, followed by the engine losing power. the vehicle was towed to a technician who then informed the consumer that the manifold needed to be replaced. pl...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Pittsburgh, PA
My 1998 olds 88 backfired upon starting and blew up the plastic intake manifold. the force of the explosion destroyed the engine cover and the fuel rail. the engine is the 3800 v6. the vehicle has 21,000 miles but was older than 3yrs, th...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Cleveland, OH
In early 1998, i purchased a 1998 oldsmobile eighty-eight brand new from reliable oldsmobile dealership in cleveland, oh. although the car is a few years old, the problem i am complaining about began around may 1998. i went to the deale...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Haverhill, MA
While driving there was an explosion in the engine compartment which blew the intake manifold apart. please provide any additional information.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Columbia City, IN
Gm has a plastic plenum/manifold on their cars that become defective after 60 to 70 thousand miles. due to the heat that the manifold is exposed to, the part will than leak. when this part was made from aluminum it would not cause these ...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Camarillo, CA
Leaking coolant from water pump and from intake manifold.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Dade City, FL
The consumer noticed the intake manifold had a crack, which caused fluids to leak out.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Dilltown, PA
Intake manifold failed. coolant leaked inside the engine. dealer notified. oldsmobile delta 88,1988.
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Shelby, MI
Coolant leak into engine caused car to run extremely rough to the point of having to stop. the car would not restart. had it towed to a repair shop. the engine had seized due to coolant leak resulting in damage to the head gaskets. the head...
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Philadelphia, PA
When starting the vehicle, the intake manifold had blewout and caused the vehicle to be non drivable. the dealer was notified. the "explosion" woke up the neighbors. there was smoke but no fire. bby
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 in Sarasota, FL
Car has 55,000 mi on it, and the plastic intake manifold resting on top of the engine cracked, leaking all coolant into the engine. vehicle was shutdown as soon as the temperature climbed to about 250 f. problem was fixed by replacing the...
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