Gasoline Engine problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile 88

Five problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile 88. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2006

I have replaced the plenum in my 1999 Oldsmobile 88 twice now!!! I have a 3800 motor in it with 107,000 miles on it. I have talked to many people that have had to replace their plenums also and my mother had to change hers with 40,000 miles on her car! the plenum is made of plastic and is junk!!! gm needs to step up and take care of this problem, I have spent over $1,000 fixing this inferior part! I own 3 gm products and I will never buy another if gm does not take responsibility for this!.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2001

The vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. (claim#38-j819-740).

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2001

Vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, claim 38-j819-740.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2001

While traveling at highway speeds vehicle will lose all power and steering and brakes get hard. Consumer was almost rear ended because tail lights became inoperable. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2001

Vehicle caught on fire. Dealer has been contacted for this problem, and discovered a mouse has built a nest in engine compartment. Consumer feels gm should take responsibility due to the design of the engine compartment which allowed a mouse to be able to have access to the engine department.




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