Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile LSS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems |
The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Lss. The contact heard a loud explosion under the hood of the vehicle immediately after it was started. As he opened the hood, he noticed a fire in the engine compartment. He used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out. The air intake and device on the engine cover were destroyed as a result of the fire. The manufacturer advised the contact that a product allegation representative would notify him. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Consumer states the coolant level sensor retainer clips broke off and leaving the sensor retained only by the friction of the o-ring seals.