Gasoline Engine problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88

Eight problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile 88. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2002

I have a problem with the plentium being made of plastic. To put plastic in the engine, this car is only 5 years old. And has had excellant care. The plentium wears out dumping engine collant into combustion chambers. And contaminates the entire engine with water and coolant. Which in turn destroys the engine. Gm knows of this problem and state that they have corrected the problem in the later models. I would like to see them recall the ones that were not corrected. Although our instance subjected us to any danger . If this was to happen on the highway at night, whos to say what could happen. If other manufacturers can recoginize this problem and have recalls, then why can't Oldsmobile step up and do the same? if they want information on othe instances on the same part failure from other peoples, I would be more than happy to provide this. Thank you for your time. Tommy rice.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2001

The insured got out of the vehicle and discovered smoke coming from the vehicle. (claim#40-2516-904).

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2001

Consumer got out of vehicle and saw smoke, fire in engine compartment, claim 40-2516-904.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2001

The insured attempted to start vehicle, which back fired and then the engine caught on fire. (claim#23-1355-542).

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2001

Vehicle experienced a back fire while driving and causing an engine compartment fire. Dealer / manufacturer were not notifed at this time. Please provide us with any further information concerning this matter.

6 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2001

Consumer tried to start vehicle and it back fired and the engine caught on fire, the plastic plenum blew off and plug wires caught fire, claim 23-1355-542.

7 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/30/1997

Engine: driving approximately 15 mph when there was loss of power steering and brake failure. Engine had cut off in line of traffic without me realizing it had stopped.

8 Gasoline Engine problem

While driving at any speed vehicle would cut off for no apparent reason. This would happen without any type of warning. Vehicle was taken to the dealership 4 times for this problem. Dealer was not able to locate what the problem was with the vehicle.


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