Oldsmobile 98 owners have reported 3 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine shut off without warning (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Blown Head Gasket problems |
While getting on the freeway the engine just stopped. I noticed the steering wheel froze, and looked down and saw that the lights had come in and the engine had stopped. I was able to put in park and start the engine. No further problems the rest of that trip. Read details...
The vehicle intake manifold warped which resulted in the engine overheating. Read details...
Tires wore out every 22,000 miles. Also, engine head gasket blew out, and oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Read details...