Model year record

1989 Oldsmobile 88

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 32 owner complaints on file.

Oldsmobile 88, 1986–1991 generation
Pictured: the 1986–1991 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V188000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6
Reported to NHTSA
1989-11-07
Owners notified
1989-11-17

Defect description

VEHICLES MAY HAVE DISCREPANT WELDS IN THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANEL WHICH CAN CAUSE DEFORMATION OF THE PANEL.

Safety risk

INCREASED DEFORMATION OF THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANELCAN CAUSE THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE NOT TO ACHIEVE THE LOAD REQUIREDBY FMVSS NO. 210.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT KIT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V143000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,655
Reported to NHTSA
1988-08-29
Owners notified
1988-08-29

Defect description

FUEL ROLLOVER VALVE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

Safety risk

IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH VEHICLE BECOMES INVERTEDMISSING VALVE COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FUEL SENDER AND PUMP ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control4—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column1—
Structure: body1—
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt195,626 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—

The 1988 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Oldsmobile 88 model years

All Oldsmobile 88 recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.