1991 Oldsmobile 98 service brakes, hydraulic problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Panic stop to avoid hitting car in front that stopped short to avoid dog in road. Brake pedal went to floor, very long stopping distance, steered around car ahead avoiding accident. Brake pedal did not returnto normal for about 20 minutes of pumping and test stops, proceeded with journey normally…”
filed Dec 17, 2001
“When driving applied brakes and vehicle vibrated. Contacted local mechanic and he replaced master cylinders/rotors, and abs brakes.*ak”
filed Jul 5, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other 98 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 98 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 98 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 98 | 4 | 13% |
| 1992 98 | 15 | 39% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Oldsmobile 98
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.