1999 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1999 Oldsmobile 88 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After fuel regulator replaced for recall my olds delta 88 stalls out, failing to restart. I have had it towed four times. Have had fuel pump and filter changed twice - did not solve problem. It stalls while driving, upon initial starting and at stops. This problem is "periodic" and mechanic has…”
filed Dec 25, 2007
“Experienced serious problems with intake manifold. *bf there was a backfire through the intake manifold which produced a loud bang and severe damage to other items in the engine compartment. The consumer believed the problem she experienced was the same as the recall that was issued. It was…”
filed Oct 25, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL…Campaign 04V090000 · Feb 24, 2004
Related service bulletins
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
05-06-04-035D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 9, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other 88 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 88 | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 88 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 88 | 9 | 10% |
| 1995 88 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 88 | 5 | 7% |
| 1992 88 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 88 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 88 | 5 | 19% |
| 1986 88 | 2 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.