Six problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile 88. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Transmission won't engage in reverse (sticking) intermittently due to piston seal leak.
While driving vehicle the transmission jumps into neutral with shift indicator in the drive position. The problem has been corrected. Consumer states the transmission valve box is what caused the problems.
When vehicle is shifted into reverse it does not go into reverse. Dealer put in a new transmission.
Automatic transmission will shift gears before it gets to correct speed, causing vehicle to lose power. Maufacturer and dealers cannot fix problem.
Transmission has trouble engaging into reverse gear.