Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (one problem).
While entering my garage at a slow rate of speed and my foot on the brake, the car suddenly surged forward. This has happened 3 or 4 times when coming to a red light or stopped vehicles over the course of the year. I remember the Audi that had the same problem. Read details...
The "abs" and "traction control off" indicator lights started to come on and stay on some time in November 2000. I called the service dept. At the dealership and was told that there could possibly be ice buildup which causes the speed sensors to go off. Read details...
Vehicle experiences continual noise from the transmission, unable to rectify. Read details...