Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle shaft (one problem).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88

The Automatic Transmission problem

When vehicle is idling and shifting into reverse vehicle isn't doing anything, won't move into any gear until 30 second later. Then vehicle will jump into reverse. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.   Read details...

The Axle Shaft problem

Many problems with the 88- anti-lock brake replacement transmission control box replacement and now the car has a shaking problem that dealer cannot figure out with 54000 miles it is on it's 5th set of tires and numerious computer balancing's and cannot find the problem the are has had rotors   Read details...

The Axle Hubs problem

When the the brakes are applied the vehicle vibrates and shakes . Rotors were rotated and replaced. Later they changed the rear hubs,then the pads. The problem still exists.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Oldsmobile 88 model year vehicles:



88 Service Bulletins
88 Safety Recalls
88 Defect Investigations