Driveshaft Problems of Oldsmobile 88

Oldsmobile 88 owners have reported 2 problems related to driveshaft (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Driveshaft problem of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88

Failure Date: 10/16/2002

Car lost power on the freeway causing a hazardous situation. Repairs consisted of rebuild of transmission, replacement of torque converter, modulator, shaft output, clutch drum which totaled $2600. Dt.

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2 Driveshaft problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88

Failure Date: 07/25/1999

The car lost complete power on the highway. Started again with enough power to pull off the road. The gm dealer in traverse city mi. Stated the car needed a complete transmission and drive shaft. If this happened on a busy road, it would be very dangerous. This car was never abused and should not have this problem at 49000. Miles.

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