1997 Oldsmobile 88 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,116miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88, 9% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,116 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel pressure regulator had to be replaced twice within week due to the defect described in recall 04v090000. The consumers vehicle was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10113537, filed 2005-03, 31,000 miles“This vehicle is 5 years old and the gas lines have rusted. The vehicle also had a fuel pump replaced due to a leak between the incline fuel filter and the gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10002092, filed 2003-01, 77,232 miles“While driving vehicle would make a loud squealing noise, and the check engine light stays on. Took to dealer and the dealer says gmc has redesigned the intake manifold, dealer says the intake manifold has a interior vacuum leak. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8024133, filed 2002-12“The engine stalls while the vehicle is in motion. Has been to dealer 2 times and problem cannot be duplicated. Dealer felt the problem was a combination of a computer problem and fuel injection problem, Oldsmobile took vehicle back.”
NHTSA complaint #815531, filed 1997-08Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13 | 17% |
| 1998 | 20 | 12% |
| 1997 | 9 | 9% |
| 1996 | 10 | 11% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 5 | 19% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88
27 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile 88
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology