1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Body and structureCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +5 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not…
Possible consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
- WheelsCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990, Buick Regal 1988–1990 +1 more
Reported issue: Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Possible consequence: If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the manufacturing date codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.
- WheelsCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990, Buick Regal 1988–1990 +1 more
Reported issue: Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Possible consequence: If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.
- Seat beltsCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990, Buick Regal 1988–1990 +1 more
Reported issue: Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.
Possible consequence: Seat belt may not sustain loads required by fmvss 210, and in a vehicle accident, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger, resulting in increased risk of greater injury to an occupant.
Remedy: Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984–1988, Buick Lesabre 1984–1988, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1984–1988 +15 more
Reported issue: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Possible consequence: Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cableCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988
Reported issue: The parking brake cable may be disconnected from the left rear brake caliper.
Possible consequence: Parking brake cannot be properly applied and vehiclewill not meet the grade holding requirements of fmvss 105.
Remedy: Install a retainer on left rear caliper if cable is not already retained with a cotter pin and adjust parking brake system.
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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.