1993 Oldsmobile 88 power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1993 Oldsmobile 88 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile 88. The contact stated the vehicle was losing transmission fluid and the service engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that nhtsa recall campaign id number (96v015000) power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines…”
filed Jun 22, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile 88. The vehicle was purchased as is from an independent dealer. One week later, while driving 60 mph in the rain, water flooded into the vehicle. The entire rear floorboard was soaked with water. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. The transmission…”
filed Aug 29, 2008
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% |
| 1992 88 | 11 | 15% |
| 1990 88 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 88 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 88 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 88 | 2 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.