Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1988 Oldsmobile Calais, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling9
- Electrical system6
- Power train2
- Seat belts2
- Structure1
- Exterior lighting1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Suspension1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 1988 Oldsmobile Calais.
| 1991174 12 Dec 1991 | Engine NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINE. IN SUB ZERO TEMPERATURES, MOISTURE FROM THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP BEHIND THE TH… |
| 1991037 5 Mar 1991 | Emissions Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. Cracks may develop in the casing of the integrated direct ignition coil. Correction: Ignit… |
| 1990043 7 Mar 1990 | Fuel System ON VEHICLES WITH QUAD 4 ENGINES, THE FRONT FUEL FEED ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK I… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Oldsmobile told its dealers about the 1988 Oldsmobile Calais: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 613590 | INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR |
| 39076 | RATTLING NOISE/ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TW |
| 37954 | RATTLING NOISE/ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TW |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
BRAKE PERFORMANCE
BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
QUAD 4 ENG WIRING FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation