Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile 88. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes failed upon exiting on ramp from rte. 95. . Depressed brake pedal, but went right down to the floor board. . No brakes. . . Downshift/ parking braked into the breakdown lane. . Just lucky no car collision occurred . . . Was frightening !. . . I think gm vehicles should not be so badly faulty. . I'm just lucky I wasn't hurt or killed in an accident !.
On two separate occasions (8/5/98 -milage2600) (6/23/99) vehicle brakes failed and vehicle accelerated.
While going downhill at 30mp, the brakes failed. Lost control & had no power. Did not hit anything. Took to mechanic & nothing found after on diagnostic machine.