1998 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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 1998 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck. That is the most of any Oldsmobile Truck model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 90,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Defect in intake manifold, in my 1998 oldsmobile silhouette van, which caused my car to overheat and fail. This was my only transportation to work and i was left getting rides from neighbors. I took the van to the dealer and was told that it is going to take $1000.00 to $2000.00 dollars to fix. I…
Inside of headlight shield fog up,greatly reducing light output. Dealer replaced in first instance,now other side going bad. Even when working properly, headlights inadequate for safe highway/rural road illumination! *ak
Other Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck years
← 1996 Oldsmobile Truck · 1999 Oldsmobile Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Oldsmobile Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Oldsmobile Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Truck | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.