Engine & cooling

Oldsmobile Calais Engine problems by year

28 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Oldsmobile Calais's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

1985 1986 1987 1988 91989 1990

Year	Engine complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Recalls
1990	3	0	0	0
1989	9	0	0	0
1988	7	0	0	0
1987	5	0	0	0
1986	3	0	0	0
1985	1	0	0	0

Latest Calais engine complaints

1986 Oldsmobile Calais Steering Engine & cooling Fuel system Body, doors & structure Wheels & tires Equipment & accessories

I have had nothing but problems with this car. I bought it used 2 years ago for $1000.00 And have spend close to $2000.00 Just keeping the thing running. I now am in the process of replacing the electric computer modular and that is costing me another $440.00 And not there is a loud grinding and banging coming from the front end when I drive it. I heard that this car was a good model and found out on my own it is a nightmare on wheels. I am a single mother, student with not much money and I depend on a reliable...

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car . This model has spent more time parked than it has been driven. I would love to set this car on fire it has made my life so stressful. I will never in my life ever own another oldsmobile.

1987 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling

Oil pump/balancer assembly on 2.5L 151ci. Tech 4 (not sure on specific years) can crack from normal wear, and destroy crank shaft and engine. The balancer assm. And oil pump are located in oil pan. A simple replacement of oil pump assm. When lifter noise is present, or when metal filings are found in oil, will save you from replacing engine. This assembly will eventually stop pumping oil and ruin engine. Save yourself time and money and do-it-yourself. But don't drive the car with these problems! This pump...

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will run you $275 at dealership, but this beats a new engine. I have seen this to be the main cause of failure in high mileage engines of this kind. Gm doesn't cover or claim to know about this problem from what I understand. I hope this helps you.

1989 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling

Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a street approaching a stop light, rough idle/ vehicle ran hot, and turned off without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem.*Ak

1988 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling

Very common problem for all quad-4 engine heads. No help from oldsmobile due to age/mileage. *Ak

1989 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling Fuel system Electrical system Acceleration & cruise control

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

1986 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling Electrical system

Engine stalles when it overheats. Vehicle fails to start when hot until engine cools down. Also, replaced ignition/coil and starter. *Ak

1988 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling

Owner states that while driving vehicle the head gasket blew out, owner has been unable to get vehicle repaired. *Ak

1989 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

1988 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

1990 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling

Engine failed due to water leaking into the oil. (Second vehicle on 508114)

1989 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling

Engine failed due to water leaking into the oil. (First vehicle on 601595)

1987 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD

1987 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & coolingFire

While driving, the engine caught fire. Please describe. *Ak

1989 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling

At 22,000 miles the head gasket needs to be replaced purchase car new . Tt

1985 Oldsmobile Calais Engine & cooling

SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE. *SD

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data