1992 Oldsmobile 88 power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer was traveling up a hill and transmission started slipping, vehicle had white smoke coming from rear. Consumer pulled over and lifted hood, flames were coming form beneath. Vehicle was destroyed before fire department could get there. *ak possible engine failure. *slc”
filed Mar 12, 2001
“Recall 96v01500/ transmisson oil cooler. But consumer's vehicle was not part of recall but was still experiencng same problem. While driving consumer noticed some smoke coming from back of vehicle. She pulled over and when coming to a complete stop, more smoke came out. But, this time from engine…”
filed Feb 2, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Power Train problems in other 88 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 88 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 88 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 88 | 12 | 12% |
| 1996 88 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 88 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 88 | 6 | 10% |
| 1993 88 | 18 | 24% |
| 1990 88 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 88 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 88 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 88 | 2 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Oldsmobile 88
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.