1987 Oldsmobile Calais Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 100%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais, 100% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 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.
“Oil pump/balancer assembly on 2.5l 151ci. Tech 4 (not sure on specific years) can crack from normal wear, and destroy crank shaft and engine. The balancer assm. And oil pump are located in oil pan. A simple replacement of oil pump assm. When lifter noise is present, or when metal filings are found in oil, will save you from replacing engine. This assembly will eventually stop pumping oil and ruin engine. Save yourself time and money and do-it-yourself. But don't drive the car with these problems! This pump will run you $275 at dealership, but this beats a new engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070058, filed 2004-01, 120,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
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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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