1995 Oldsmobile 88 engine and engine cooling problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Oldsmobile 88 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A tragic accident fortunately did not occur. The engine cradle subframe mounting washers on both sides rusted through. My mother (75 years old) was driving the vehicle while turning. The engine cradle dropped down preventing her to steer the vehicle. Had there been another vehicle close she would…”
filed Nov 6, 2011
“Dt*: the contact sated while pulling out from a stop sign, there was a loud noise and the back of the motor fell down. The steering linkage failed causing the contact to have no control over the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where they determined the motor mounts had detached…”
filed Aug 21, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj
010601007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2007New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
040601021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2004New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt
040601017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2004Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
010601008A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2002
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 88 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 88 | 30 | 39% |
| 1998 88 | 76 | 46% |
| 1997 88 | 27 | 27% |
| 1996 88 | 23 | 25% |
| 1994 88 | 11 | 17% |
| 1993 88 | 11 | 15% |
| 1992 88 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 88 | 5 | 21% |
| 1989 88 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 88 | 5 | 14% |
| 1986 88 | 3 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 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.