CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Oldsmobile Calais has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).
1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1987 Oldsmobile Calais recalls
Most common 1987 Oldsmobile Calais problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
What owners report
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. I HAVE SEEN THIS TO BE THE MAIN CAUSE OF FAILURE IN HIGH MILEAGE ENGINES OF THIS KIND. GM DOESN'T COVER OR CLAIM TO KN
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
TIMING GEAR REPLACED DUE TO TEETH SHEARING, CAUSING NO POWER STEERING/BRAKES/ENGINE. *SD
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
1987 Oldsmobile Calais questions
Does the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Oldsmobile Calais has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.