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1979 Oldsmobile 88 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Oldsmobile 88. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1979 Oldsmobile 88 recalls, newest first

November 13, 1979NHTSA 79V2470001,326,404 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.
Remedy
Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 22, 1979NHTSA 79V121000134 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses". These vehicles were manufactured with gasoline fuel hoses in place of the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and carbon canister in the power brake vacuum line. Should this hose rupture, it would result in a loss of power assist to the brake system. This would increase the distance required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the incorrect hose with the correct vacuum hose.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 1978NHTSA 78V24700067 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary
A gasket was mistakenly placed between the brake master cylinder and the power boost which prevented the two parts from fitting together properly. Damage may have resulted to the mounting ears of the master cylinder and the hydro-boost. This condition could lead to brake failure.
Remedy
The dealer will install a new brake master cylinder and hydro-boost unit, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1979 Oldsmobile 88 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Child seat › Shell › Booster1
  2. Tires1

Other Oldsmobile 88 years

Other 1979 Oldsmobile models

Questions

Does the 1979 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Oldsmobile 88 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Oldsmobile dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Oldsmobile 88?
2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.