Oldsmobile LSS owners have reported 6 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine cooling system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Crankcase (pcv) problems | |
| Engine problems |
1998 olds Lss with 79,000 miles. Engine stalled while driving to work. Dealer diagnosis revealed that most of the coolant had entered the engine through a cracked intake manifold. Stall condition was due to collant in the cylinders. Dealer cited the problem as stress cracking. Read details...
Consumer states the coolant level sensor retainer clips broke off and leaving the sensor retained only by the friction of the o-ring seals. Read details...
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that the engine blow up and cause several problems to the vehicle. Also stated that there was a recall on 1996 for cracks on the engine and for the computer for the engine. Read details...
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. Read details...