Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 OLDSMOBILE 88

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 106 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V090000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
910,873
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-24
Owners notified
2004-06-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.

Safety risk

THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V089000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
99,333
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-26
Owners notified
1999-05-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE." A RETAINING CLIP, WHICH SECURES THE MANUAL VALVE TO THE LINKAGE OF THE TRANSMISSION DETENT LEVER, CAN BECOME LOOSE UNDER A COMBINATION OF POSSIBLE DRIVER SHIFTING MANEUVERS AND ALLOW THE LINK TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE MANUAL VALVE.

Safety risk

IF THE LINK DISCONNECTS, THE DRIVER'S INDICATED PRNDL STATE MAY DIFFER FROM THE HYDRAULIC STATE OF THE TRANSMISSION. IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE/LINK ASSEMBLY WITH A REPLACEMENT MANUAL VALVE/LINK KIT, FEATURING A SPRING-TYPE FASTENER.

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: gasoline12107,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling965,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe893,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery662,692 mi
Power train: automatic transmission567,280 mi
Electrical system440,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Engine372,602 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine337,359 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3—
Unknown or other3145,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2118,295 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system259,930 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump291,494 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Structure2118,300 mi
Vehicle speed control2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood164,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner155 mi
Equipment: other: labels1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system144,089 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1—
Fuel/propulsion system160,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Power train1159,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Steering1130,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections167,280 mi
Structure: body1—
Suspension1118,300 mi
Suspension: front1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls167,280 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor161,000 mi

The 1998 model has about half 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.