Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 117 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Oldsmobile 88, most frequently naming the engine, airbags and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 44 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | 1 | 25 |
| Apr 1997 | 3 | 28 |
| Jun 1997 | 1 | 29 |
| Jul 1997 | 2 | 31 |
| Aug 1997 | 3 | 34 |
| Oct 1997 | 1 | 35 |
| Nov 1997 | 1 | 36 |
| Dec 1997 | 1 | 37 |
| Feb 1998 | 1 | 38 |
| Mar 1998 | 1 | 39 |
| Jun 1998 | 1 | 40 |
| Jul 1998 | 1 | 41 |
| Sep 1998 | 4 | 45 |
| Nov 1998 | 1 | 46 |
| Dec 1998 | 1 | 47 |
| Jan 1999 | 2 | 49 |
| Mar 1999 | 1 | 50 |
| Apr 1999 | 1 | 51 |
| May 1999 | 3 | 54 |
| Jun 1999 | 1 | 55 |
| Aug 1999 | 4 | 59 |
| Sep 1999 | 2 | 61 |
| Oct 1999 | 5 | 66 |
| Jan 2000 | 2 | 68 |
| Feb 2000 | 2 | 70 |
| Mar 2000 | 1 | 71 |
| Jun 2000 | 2 | 73 |
| Sep 2000 | 3 | 76 |
| Nov 2000 | 2 | 78 |
| Dec 2000 | 1 | 79 |
| Jan 2001 | 1 | 80 |
| Feb 2001 | 1 | 81 |
| Apr 2001 | 1 | 82 |
| May 2001 | 1 | 83 |
| Aug 2001 | 1 | 84 |
| Sep 2001 | 1 | 85 |
| Mar 2002 | 2 | 87 |
| Jul 2002 | 1 | 88 |
| Nov 2002 | 1 | 89 |
| Sep 2003 | 2 | 91 |
| Oct 2003 | 1 | 92 |
| Nov 2003 | 1 | 93 |
| Jan 2004 | 3 | 96 |
| Feb 2004 | 2 | 98 |
| Apr 2004 | 1 | 99 |
| May 2004 | 1 | 100 |
| Jun 2004 | 2 | 102 |
| Aug 2004 | 1 | 103 |
| Oct 2004 | 1 | 104 |
| Mar 2006 | 2 | 106 |
| Aug 2006 | 1 | 107 |
| Sep 2006 | 1 | 108 |
| Feb 2008 | 1 | 109 |
| Apr 2008 | 1 | 110 |
| Nov 2011 | 1 | 111 |
| Jun 2013 | 1 | 112 |
| Jul 2014 | 1 | 113 |
| Oct 2014 | 1 | 114 |
| May 2015 | 1 | 115 |
| Jun 2015 | 2 | 117 |
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN A DECENT RAIN STORM WITH A BUDDY OF MINE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN BOOM THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WENT OFF! VERY FRIGHTENING. THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS PERMANENTLY OPEN. UNKNOWN CAUSE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
I STARTED SMELLING FUEL, AS THE WEEK PROGRESSED THE SMELL GREW INTENSELY UNBEARABLE, BEFORE TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL ONE DAY I DECIDED LET ME TAKE A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD AFTER ALL THIS IS GASOLINE WE ARE TAKING ABOUT. SO I SAW THAT THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL RAIL WAS A LITTLE WET SO I TURNED ON MY CAR AND A MIST OF GAS WAS SPRAYING OUT THE HOSE. I NEVER REALIZED HOW MUCH OF A RISK I WAS PUTTING MY KIDS IN BY DRIVING WITH THAT FUEL SMELL. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THAT, ITS NOT SAFE.
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 95 IN MANNING SO. CAROLINA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS BIG BANG AND SAW MY WINDSHIELD SMASHED AND THEN NOTICED THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED! I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING NOR ANYTHING HIT ME NOR HIT ANY BUMPS! I WAS TRAVELING FROM MAINE TO FLORIDA. *TR
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, BOTH OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH NOR WAS THERE ANY TYPE OF IMPACT MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED FROM THE DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 162,000.
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
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BUSHINGS HOLDING THE FRONT K-MEMBER SUBFRAME ALL FAILED AT ONCE, WHICH CAUSED THE K SUBFRAME TO DROP OUT OF POSITION. THE STEERING LOCKED. THE WHEEL REMAINED IN A NEUTRAL POSITION UNTIL THE CONTACT PULLED IT BACK. HE DROVE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE ORDERING THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. NO RECALLS WERE FOUND FOR THAT MODEL VEHICLE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 183,000.
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1999 | 77 | 2 | 3 | 60.1 |
| 1998 | 164 | 1 | 1 | 51.5 |
| 1997 | 101 | 0 | 1 | 46.3 |
| 1996 | 92 | 2 | 1 | 56.8 |
| 1995Viewing | 117 | 1 | 0 | 46.5 |
| 1994 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 41.0 |
| 1993 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 54.5 |
| 1992 | 73 | 1 | 5 | 60.1 |
| 1991 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 57.7 |
| 1990 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 49.6 |
| 1989 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 53.9 |
| 1988 | 37 | 0 | 4 | 53.6 |
| 1987 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 70.9 |
| 1986 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 49.9 |
| 1985 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1984 | 9 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.