1996 Oldsmobile 88 engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car was having some problems starting and staying started. It sounded like a back fire and wouldn't start back up. We checked the plugs and also tested to see if was getting fuel. Yes, the plugs were fine, and it was getting fuel. I then took off the ignition control module had that tested and…”
filed Apr 30, 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was leaking antifreeze near the side of the intake manifold. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the intake manifold was leaking. The repair shop stated that this was a common problem.”
filed Dec 14, 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% |
| 1995 88 | 21 | 18% |
| 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 1996 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.