1996 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 5, 2012 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Oldsmobile Truck years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck. That is the most of any Oldsmobile Truck model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 273,718 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~273,718 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%273,718——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412012: 120121

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Security light on instrument panel is illuminated. Car starts and runs with owners ignition key. Dealer determined that pass-key ii decoder module pn 88964942 is defective. *tr

Electrical System · received Feb 5, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10446735

There have been several occasions in which i am slowing to a stop and the brake pedal goes to the floor and a "moaning"sound occurs as well as the truck not stopping. Today this nearly caused me to rear end another vehicle. This is definitely not sliding although is does tend to happen on wet…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 24, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100488

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck?

Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Oldsmobile Truck model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.