12 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile 88. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile 88. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the engine overheated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the failure was caused by a hole that had melted in the intake manifold, causing coolant to leak into the manifold. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 72,602 and the current mileage was 73,102.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 plastic intake manifold cracked due to hot pipe routed near it (per the mechanic). This allowed coolant and oil into the engine. Engine is making bad clanking noise. Cost to replace intake, replace plugs, new sensor was $1096. It appears from reading arfc website that this is a common problem and manufacturers defect.
Received recall #04v090000 concerning fuel pressure regulator. Took vehicle to dealership and had it repaired on 3/18/2005. Recall repairs failed when 4 days later, on 3/24/2005, the manifold ruptured and caused water to leak into the oil. Had not taken vehicle back to dealer.
Engine failed due to a faulty upper intake manifold. The consumer stated the part was manufactured out of recycled materials and caused coolant and oil to enter the cylinders and created a hrdrostatic static.
Complaint received via e-mail. My car with a 3800 series 11 engine recently broke down due to a cracked upper intake plenum caused by the egr pipe. The shop performing the repairs said this was a very common problem that they have repaired often. I could understand other moving/mechanical parts that endure wear and tear failing, but this is a part that simply burned out. I like gm to stand behind this part instead off sticking consumers with a $600. 00 repair bill caused by their poor design.
Automobile ruptured intake manifold. Gm then acknowledged through a recall that this was caused by a fuel pressure regulator and gm would take care of the repair bill. My olds did just this and my dealer said that the pressure regulator could cause the intake manifold to rupture. Gm refuses to help me. My VIN is 1g3hn52k8x4806381. You folk should make gm take care of this.
The intake manifold failed and sent coolant through the entire engine and exhaust system. The vehicle is 1999 Oldsmobile 88 with 3. 8 v6. Repair cost over $1,800.
Plastic intake manifold failed and sent coolant through out the engine and exhaust system resulting in a very costly auto repair. The vehicle is a 1999 Oldsmobile 88 with 3. 8 v6.
When vehicle was started a billow of smoke emitted from the engine compartment, it was discovered that intake manifold was cracked.
Fuel regulator was defective, fuel remained in regulator. Turning over engine caused spark whicj blew manifold out.
Vehicle experiencing problems on plastic upholstery on arm rest, replacement of water pump and starter, plastic intake manifold, and blowing up of the engine gasket.
While traveling and without any indication vehicle lost power. Dealership serviced vehicle, and noticed engine was locked. Technician replaced spark plugs, manifold, and starter.