Steering Related Problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Oldsmobile 88

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Steering Pump problems
1
Steering Anti-theft Device problems
1

Power Steering Pump problem #1

Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak.

Steering Anti-theft Device problem #2

Anti theft system failed.


Steering related problems in other Oldsmobile 88 model year vehicles:



88 Service Bulletins
88 Safety Recalls
88 Defect Investigations