Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Engine problems by year

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed and no injuries were not reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

1995 Oldsmobile delta 88. Consumer writes in regards to defective sensor light problems. *Smd the consumer stated he spent hundreds of dollars, even thousands to try and fix the problem, but to no avail. The defective sensor light, caused him to have an accident in december 2012. The engine light, has been on for five years.

A tragic accident fortunately did not occur. The engine cradle subframe mounting washers on both sides rusted through. My mother (75 years old) was driving the vehicle while turning. The engine cradle dropped down preventing her to steer the vehicle. Had there been another vehicle close she would have driven directly into it. She was extremely scared and shaken. This is such a small item that is potentially dangerous especially at normal driving speed. This should have been fixed by gm or we should have been notified of a potential accident. This does not appear to be a single vehicle problem. Thank you. *Tr

My car was having some problems starting and staying started. It sounded like a back fire and wouldn't start back up. We checked the plugs and also tested to see if was getting fuel. Yes, the plugs were fine, and it was getting fuel. I then took off the ignition control module had that tested and that was fine. I was told then it was the timing chain. Replaced that, the cam sensor the crank shaft position sensor, valve cover gasket, the lower and upper intake manifold gaskets that were cracked, pieces missing, and covered in thick brown good. My car still will not start, and has water falls of water coming out the plug holes. *Ak

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was leaking antifreeze near the side of the intake manifold. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the intake manifold was leaking. The repair shop stated that this was a common problem.

Dt*: the contact sated while pulling out from a stop sign, there was a loud noise and the back of the motor fell down. The steering linkage failed causing the contact to have no control over the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where they determined the motor mounts had detached. The dealership has been informed.

1995 Oldsmobile aurora, gm's real winner here!!! Where do I start? We have been dealing with over heating problems, and have changed water pumps, radiator, radiator flushes, thermostats, a handful of alternators, twice the a/c seized, major vibration at high speeds and stopping, caused? Over heated disk brakes! Its a really nice car; we love it, but just can't see the end to this foreseeing waste of cash. Our family members have all pound this car around, can't bear giving it up, especially after investing so much....

Vehicle is leaking antifreeze out the intake manifold into the engine, which could cause the vehicle to overheat. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.*Ak

While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle, but it was hard to shift. The dealership was aware of the problem but was unable to resolve the issue. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *Jb

A hole within intake manifold caused antifreeze to leak into the engine compartment. As a result vehicle had difficulty in starting intermittently.*Ak

While driving 70 mph engine suddenly quits working. The plenum on top of the intake manifold has a water and an air jacket that are side by side. They corrode and eat through the wall that separates them. This causes anti freeze flood into the piston, and stops engine from running. The engine was replaced.*Ak

While driving, the vehicle reached high temperatures due to intake manifold failure. Coolant seeped inside the engine. An independent shop will replace the intake manifold. *Jb *jb

The plastic intake manifold exploded and the vehicle caught on fire. This occurred when the consumer started the vehicle. Engine back fired, and smoke started coming from under the hood. When consumer checked under the hood it was on fire. *Ak

While driving at an undetermined speed engine check light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer informed dealer about this issue. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *Ak

At 80,000 miles my intake manifold leaked antifreeze into my engine. This engine was replaced and the new engine done the same thing. Something needs to be done with this. The first engine was the original olds 88 engine. The second one was the series ll engine. I almost got hit when the car stalled. Both of the mechanics involved stated they see this happens all the time. Something needs to be done.*Ak