Does the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?

The 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with wheels.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

107 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

There is 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Service and Repair Manual

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1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

Eurosport Coupe 2-Door
Base Sedan 4-Door
Lujo Sedan 4-Door
Eurosport Sedan 4-Door
Lujo Coupe 2-Door
Base Coupe 2-Door

Engines covered

2.8L 173Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
3.1L 189Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #95V11500005/06/1995Component: WHEELS

CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEE

NHTSA #88V17500004/11/1988Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER.

Consequence

PARKING BRAKE CANNOT BE PROPERLY APPLIED AND VEHICLEWILL NOT MEET THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF

Remedy

INSTALL A RETAINER ON LEFT REAR CALIPER IF CABLE IS NOT ALREADY RETAINED WITH A COTTER PIN AND ADJUS

TSB #37954

RATTLING NOISE/ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TW

19991201Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISCCrash reportedFire reported

THE REAR CALIPERS HAVE LOCKED UP SEVERAL TIMES. THEY HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES GO ON FINE, AND STOP THE CAR GREAT, BUT THEY DO NOT RELEASE ONCE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED.

20040917Component: STRUCTURECrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

ENGINE SUPPORT FAILED (BROKE) WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IMPOSSIBLE STEERING CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAVE ROADWAY AND ROLLED OVER 3 TIMES, CAUSING MY DAUGHTER'S DEATH. ALSO, I REPORTED TH

20000118Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUMCrash reported1 injured

WITH LIGHT BRAKING THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP AT SPEEDS UNDER 15MPH. THIS HAPPENED TWICE, THE SECOND TIME RESULTING IN A CRASH WITH VEHICLE BEING TOTALED. *AK

20041203Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCrash reported1 fatalities

1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS- ENGINE CRADLE AND/OR FRONT SUSPENSIONS BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *LA THE CLAIM WAS FILED FOR THE DECEASED CONSUMER. THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING

20041203Component: SUSPENSION:FRONTCrash reported1 fatalities

1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS- ENGINE CRADLE AND/OR FRONT SUSPENSIONS BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *LA THE CLAIM WAS FILED FOR THE DECEASED CONSUMER. THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING

Showing the 5 most serious of 107 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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