Model year record

1995 Oldsmobile 88

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

Oldsmobile 88, 1992–1999 generation
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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.

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