1996 Oldsmobile 88 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
32 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Oldsmobile 88. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 32
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.19NA273 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2017
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules130089009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj010601007 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt050604058 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 1, 2005
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt040601021 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt040601017 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt010601008A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold. *tt010601007A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2001
- 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…990730030A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt010601008 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Some 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. *tt990730030 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc832006 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc831704 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Some customers may comment that the vehicle98833005 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Some customers may comment that the cupholder does not stay latched. *yc98838313 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued May 1, 1998
- Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration between 20 and 40 mph. *yc98777155A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).971101631041 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Comments that the park brake pedal is not setting correctly or releasing prematurely while trying to set the park brake. *yc971101735030 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Comments on insufficient range of the keyless entry system. *yc971101739015 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc9709013202B · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 1, 1997
- Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc9709016116A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1997
- Experience a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc97080177715F · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc970801777155 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw731608 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 1997
- When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc970501735019 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1997
- Intermittent a/c system thump noise on initial start up from front passenger side floor panel (replace accumulator). *tw731207 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw549001A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw577106A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw677164 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1997
- A/c system flutter and/or moan noise with hvac in a/c modes. *tw631218 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 1997
- Cold start rattle noise. *tw577106A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1996