1990 Oldsmobile 98 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Oldsmobile 98, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Original ABS pump motor failed on 10/10/99. This motor was replaced with a GM original equipment part. This replacement pump failed in less than 30 days and was suspected as being a faulty pump and was again replaced with another GM origial part. On 07/12/99 this replacement pump failed. All three failures resulted in loss of braking capability.”
NHTSA complaint #726020, filed 2000-07“The brake fluid is leaking from the master cylinder assembly. Owner has added a half of container of brake fluid every (2) weeks for the past (5) years. The dealer was not able to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #818458, filed 1997-11“Technical service bulletin, possible malfunction of ABS block and modulator pressure valve. Nonvisual block of wood appears to lay under brake pedal during application.”
NHTSA complaint #814686, filed 1997-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 17% |
| 1994 | 4 | 25% |
| 1993 | 3 | 23% |
| 1992 | 16 | 42% |
| 1991 | 19 | 40% |
| 1990 | 4 | 24% |
| 1988 | 3 | 30% |
| 1987 | 4 | 27% |
| 1986 | 6 | 46% |
Other parts of the 1990 Oldsmobile 98
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Oldsmobile 98
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.
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