1998 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system, gasoline problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Oldsmobile 88 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile delta eighty eight. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and shut down at stop lights and stop signs. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered gasoline in the fuel line. This same failure was discovered on two prior…”
filed Apr 4, 2007
“1998 oldsmobile 88 recall concerning defect on the 3.8 v6 engine.*mr the consumer had to have the same recall repaired twice, the first time the manufacturer reimbursed the consumer some of his money, but the second time the manufacturer refused to reimburse the consumer. Recall#04v090000 *jb”
filed Apr 7, 2005
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 88 | 10 | 13% |
| 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 1998 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.