Oldsmobile 88 owners have reported 11 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering pump (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While in stop and go traffic vehicle momentarily lost steering control and brakes for 5 or more second before control was restored, vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection, and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Read details...
I have a 1987 Oldsmobile 88 lss that I took in for inspection. It passed inspection, but I was told that it was not safe to drive. There was a failure in the power steering pump that could cause the bearings to lock up, burn the belt and I would lose steering. Read details...
While driving about 40-45 mph right inner tie rod broke, and driver lost control of vehicle. Vehicle hit an embankment, crashed into a culver, and went across a driveway before stopping. There were five passengers in the vehicle, and all five passengers were injured. Read details...
Anti theft system failed. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile 88. While driving 10 mph, the steering became very loose and the contact lost control. He managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. There were no warnings prior to the failure. Read details...