1995 OLDSMOBILE 98 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 94V138000 on 08/16/1994
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1994 - 05/31/1994
- Affected:
- 1,487
- Defect:
- A spring in the head lamp portion of the head park lamp switch can fail preventing latching of the head lamp portion of the switch in the "on" position.
- Consequence:
- The head lamps would not stay illuminated resulting in reduced driver visibility.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect head/park lamp switch build date codes and replace switches with suspect date codes.
- Notes:
- System: lighting, switch, button; ring; headlights.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 94V190000 on 10/17/1994
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1994 - 06/30/1994
- Affected:
- 1,997
- Defect:
- These vehicles were assembled with lighting control modules which can experience excessive current leakage due to damaged surface mounting capacitors. this can cause loss of head lamps and parking lamps.
- Consequence:
- Sudden loss of headlamps can cause reduced driver visibility which can result in a vehicle accident. also, the head lamps cannot be turned off, or they may turn on while the vehicle is parked, resulting in loss of battery charge and inability to restart the car.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the headlamp module.
- Notes:
- System: lighting; head lights.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with twilight sentinel lights.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1995 OLDSMOBILE 98 TSBs (39)
- Bulletin:
- 488104
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- headlamps will not turn off on vehicles with twilight sentinel daytime running lamps. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 476006
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- popping/fluttering/ticking/spark knock noise while driving up medium grades or accelerating from a stop. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 438322
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- inadvertent low fuel warning chime. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 438325
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- defroster grill warpage. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 577106
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- cold start rattle noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- CMP/95C11O1
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- general motors has determined that certain 1995 oldsmobile 88 and 98 model vehicles equipped with a 3800 series ii engine (pro l36), may have a deceleration stall under certain specific conditions. this could result in loss of power steer
- Bulletin:
- 576113
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 576104
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 576105
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- coolant leak near belt tensioner assembly 9replace o-rings on heater coolant bypass inlet pipe assembly). *sd
- Bulletin:
- 476006A
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- popping/fluttering/ticking/spark knock/clunking noise while driving up medium grades or accelerating from a stop (replace exhaust seal or right exhaust manifold).*sd
- Bulletin:
- 9573T4001
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- Bulletin:
- 535014
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- abs adn traction off indicator lamps come on. *sd
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 677164
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 731608
- Component:
- 135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
- Summary:
- Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 536506A
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Driveline vibration over 37 mph (replace prom). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 970501735019
- Component:
- 033000 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
- Summary:
- When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970501776515
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0131, p0171 or 44 set. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 971101631041
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- Bulletin:
- 9709016116A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9709013202B
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97080177715F
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Experience a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 738153
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment that the battery is low or dead. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98777155A
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration between 20 and 40 mph. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98838313
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the cupholder does not stay latched. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98833005
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the vehicle
- Bulletin:
- 831704
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 832006
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc
- Bulletin:
- 990730030
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010601007
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj
- Bulletin:
- 010601008
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990730030A
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking
- Bulletin:
- 010601007A
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010601008A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 040601017
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 040601021
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 050604058
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17-NA-073
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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