Oldsmobile 88 owners have reported 48 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc rotor (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Anti-lock braking system has failed 3 times. 1st time was 01-10-03. 2nd time was 04-11-03 and 3rd time was 04-21-03. Ist time resulted in accident and last 2 times I was able to get off highway before rear ending the car in front of me. I will enter the last time this happened. Read details...
Brake fluid soaked rear brake linings. Dealer now says that front rotors are warped due to excessive heat and must be replaced at our expense. The rear wheel cylinders were replaced under warranty and the rear brake shoes were washed /cleaned. Read details...
When rapidly applying brakes, pedal becomes extremely hard and resists, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Read details...
My 1997 Chevrolet lumina, 1997 Oldsmobile and 1998 Oldsmobile all have had brake lines fail due to corrosion in the last two years. The most recent failure almost resulted in an accident as the brakes failed during a panic stop to avoid a collision. Read details...
Front brake rotors needed to be replaced at 15,000 miles due to excessive wear. Dealer notified. Consumer states the original calipers were defective, dealer stated brake problems were occurring due to vehicle not being driven enough, rear brake cylinders were leaking fluid. Read details...