1989 Oldsmobile Calais Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving 25-30mph vehicle caught on fire. Had no warning. Noticed flames around floorboard & coming from the trunk. Pulled over & left vehicle. The fuel tank exploded. Recall for fuel line #92v150000.”
NHTSA complaint #845338, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 92V150000Oct 19, 1992Front 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.Covers: Oldsmobile Calais 1988–1989, Buick Skylark 1988–1989, Pontiac Grand AM 1988–1989
- 90V042000Mar 5, 1990Front 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.Covers: Oldsmobile Calais 1988–1989, Buick Skylark 1988–1989, Pontiac Grand AM 1988–1989
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais
10 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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