Model year record

1995 OLDSMOBILE 88

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 150 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V138000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,487
Reported to NHTSA
1994-08-02
Owners notified
1994-07-27

Defect description

A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.

Safety risk

THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT STAY ILLUMINATED RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline14
Air bags: frontal10136,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9
Air bags689,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system6141,305 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5
Seat belts: front: retractor5
Electrical system: horn4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe480,000 mi
Steering4100,700 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4
Unknown or other489,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls4264,384 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3130,000 mi
Electrical system349,826 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3264,384 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Vehicle speed control3
Visibility: windshield3
Air bags: side/window2
Engine and engine cooling2100,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Exterior lighting: turn signal2264,384 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1264,384 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine1
Equipment180,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel/propulsion system1180,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1264,384 mi
Structure: frame and members1183,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1100,700 mi
Suspension1100,700 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.