1992 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
0 recalls, 90 complaints - 19 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
90 total complaints
2 crashes 5 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 9, 2005
Incident date: Nov 9, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WASHING VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE STARTED FILLING UP WITH SMOKE. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED A FIRE UNDER THE TRUNK. THE RUBBER HANGER THAT HOLDS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MELTED, BUT THE MUFFLER WAS STILL ON. THERE WAS A... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 8, 2004
Incident date: Oct 26, 2004
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE CRAHED INTO A POLE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
May 12, 2004
Incident date: Jan 18, 2004
WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK SHE SAW SMOKE FROM UNDER THE DASH. SHE DROVE HOME IN A SNOW STORM FOR 1.5 HOURS AND AFTER GETTING HOME TURNED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, AND CAR OFF. I NOTICE THE LIGHTS WERE STILL ON. IT SMELLED LIKE A FIRE WAS GOING TO START. I DROVE IT INTO MY SHED AND CHECK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Apr 11, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STRONG GAS FUMES CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. *AK THE SMELL WORSENED PER CONSUMER. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE GROUND TO THE COMPUTER, CHECKED FOR EXHAUST LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE FLANGE AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS AN ... Read more
TIRES
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Apr 11, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STRONG GAS FUMES CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. *AK THE SMELL WORSENED PER CONSUMER. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE GROUND TO THE COMPUTER, CHECKED FOR EXHAUST LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE FLANGE AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS AN ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Apr 11, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STRONG GAS FUMES CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. *AK THE SMELL WORSENED PER CONSUMER. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE GROUND TO THE COMPUTER, CHECKED FOR EXHAUST LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE FLANGE AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS AN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Apr 11, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STRONG GAS FUMES CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. *AK THE SMELL WORSENED PER CONSUMER. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE GROUND TO THE COMPUTER, CHECKED FOR EXHAUST LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE FLANGE AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS AN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Apr 11, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STRONG GAS FUMES CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. *AK THE SMELL WORSENED PER CONSUMER. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE GROUND TO THE COMPUTER, CHECKED FOR EXHAUST LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE FLANGE AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS AN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Apr 11, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STRONG GAS FUMES CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. *AK THE SMELL WORSENED PER CONSUMER. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE GROUND TO THE COMPUTER, CHECKED FOR EXHAUST LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE FLANGE AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS AN ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Mar 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO RESTART. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IGNITION MODULE FAILED, BRAKE SENSOR FAILED, STEERING WHEEL BROKE AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE, HOOD CABLE BROKE, STARTER FAILED, RADIATOR CRACKED, FUSES CONTINUE TO BLOW AND THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON BROKE. *M... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO RESTART. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IGNITION MODULE FAILED, BRAKE SENSOR FAILED, STEERING WHEEL BROKE AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE, HOOD CABLE BROKE, STARTER FAILED, RADIATOR CRACKED, FUSES CONTINUE TO BLOW AND THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON BROKE. *M... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO RESTART. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IGNITION MODULE FAILED, BRAKE SENSOR FAILED, STEERING WHEEL BROKE AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE, HOOD CABLE BROKE, STARTER FAILED, RADIATOR CRACKED, FUSES CONTINUE TO BLOW AND THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON BROKE. *M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO RESTART. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IGNITION MODULE FAILED, BRAKE SENSOR FAILED, STEERING WHEEL BROKE AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE, HOOD CABLE BROKE, STARTER FAILED, RADIATOR CRACKED, FUSES CONTINUE TO BLOW AND THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON BROKE. *M... Read more
STEERING
Mar 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO RESTART. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IGNITION MODULE FAILED, BRAKE SENSOR FAILED, STEERING WHEEL BROKE AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE, HOOD CABLE BROKE, STARTER FAILED, RADIATOR CRACKED, FUSES CONTINUE TO BLOW AND THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON BROKE. *M... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAIL, BRAKES DO NOT TAKE HOLD IMMEDIATELY , COMPLETE FAILURE DURING INLCLEMENT WEATHER. ABS LIGHT ON. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 10, 1996
THIS CAR FROM THE GET GO WAS A LEMON. I CONTACTED THE OWNER OF THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED IT FROM, THEY SAID THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE CAR, SO THERE WAS NOTHING THAT ANYONE COULD DO FOR ME. I NEVER EVEN KNEW THAT NTSA EXISTED BEFORE TODAY. I AM NOT SURE THERE IS ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN DO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 12, 2001
I TRIED TO START MY CAR TO GO TO WORK ON 3/12/01 AND I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A PROBLEM. I APPEARED TO WORK FINE THE DAY BEFORE. THE CAR DID START BUT IMMEDIATELY IT STARTED TO POOR SMOKE OUT THE EXAUST PIPE. I ALSO NOTICED THE SMELL OF ANTI-FREEZE. I DROVE IT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE TO MY NORMAL SE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 15, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2001
FIRE STARTED UNDER DASH,FIRE ALSO IN FUSE RECEPTICLE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mar 15, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2001
FIRE STARTED UNDER DASH,FIRE ALSO IN FUSE RECEPTICLE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 21, 2001
Incident date: Jan 30, 2001
AFTER DRIVING COULD STOP AND ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. ENGINE WILL NOT START UNTIL CONSUMER WILL LET VEHICLE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES. THEN, IT WILL RESTART AND WORK AGAIN. DEALER SAID THAT PROBLEM IWAS WITH TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Feb 21, 2001
Incident date: Jan 30, 2001
AFTER DRIVING COULD STOP AND ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. ENGINE WILL NOT START UNTIL CONSUMER WILL LET VEHICLE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES. THEN, IT WILL RESTART AND WORK AGAIN. DEALER SAID THAT PROBLEM IWAS WITH TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK
SUSPENSION
Jun 6, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT ANY SPEED STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE OR STOP, AND ENTIRE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING, THEN IT STALLED. WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO RE-START VEHICLE, IT VIBRATED. BUT, WHEN PUT IN DRIVE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 6, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT ANY SPEED STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE OR STOP, AND ENTIRE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING, THEN IT STALLED. WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO RE-START VEHICLE, IT VIBRATED. BUT, WHEN PUT IN DRIVE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 19, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
ALTERNATOR OUT 96/UPPER RAD HOSE OUT 97/ OXYGEN SENSOR OUT 98/DOOR LOCK OUT 98/TIMING CHAIN,GEARS,GUIDES, WATER PUMP OUT 99/TRANS. PAN LEAK 2000/HEAD GASKET OUT 2000** HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FEAR OF GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE NOT GET PAID FOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 19, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
ALTERNATOR OUT 96/UPPER RAD HOSE OUT 97/ OXYGEN SENSOR OUT 98/DOOR LOCK OUT 98/TIMING CHAIN,GEARS,GUIDES, WATER PUMP OUT 99/TRANS. PAN LEAK 2000/HEAD GASKET OUT 2000** HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FEAR OF GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE NOT GET PAID FOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
May 19, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
ALTERNATOR OUT 96/UPPER RAD HOSE OUT 97/ OXYGEN SENSOR OUT 98/DOOR LOCK OUT 98/TIMING CHAIN,GEARS,GUIDES, WATER PUMP OUT 99/TRANS. PAN LEAK 2000/HEAD GASKET OUT 2000** HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FEAR OF GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE NOT GET PAID FOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 19, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
ALTERNATOR OUT 96/UPPER RAD HOSE OUT 97/ OXYGEN SENSOR OUT 98/DOOR LOCK OUT 98/TIMING CHAIN,GEARS,GUIDES, WATER PUMP OUT 99/TRANS. PAN LEAK 2000/HEAD GASKET OUT 2000** HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FEAR OF GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE NOT GET PAID FOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 19, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
ALTERNATOR OUT 96/UPPER RAD HOSE OUT 97/ OXYGEN SENSOR OUT 98/DOOR LOCK OUT 98/TIMING CHAIN,GEARS,GUIDES, WATER PUMP OUT 99/TRANS. PAN LEAK 2000/HEAD GASKET OUT 2000** HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FEAR OF GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE NOT GET PAID FOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
May 19, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
ALTERNATOR OUT 96/UPPER RAD HOSE OUT 97/ OXYGEN SENSOR OUT 98/DOOR LOCK OUT 98/TIMING CHAIN,GEARS,GUIDES, WATER PUMP OUT 99/TRANS. PAN LEAK 2000/HEAD GASKET OUT 2000** HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FEAR OF GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE NOT GET PAID FOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
May 19, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
ALTERNATOR OUT 96/UPPER RAD HOSE OUT 97/ OXYGEN SENSOR OUT 98/DOOR LOCK OUT 98/TIMING CHAIN,GEARS,GUIDES, WATER PUMP OUT 99/TRANS. PAN LEAK 2000/HEAD GASKET OUT 2000** HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FEAR OF GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE NOT GET PAID FOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 21, 2000
Incident date: Aug 24, 1999
THIS VENICLE HAS STARTED TO OVERHEAT AFTER GOING SHORT DISTANCES. I HAVE HAD IT SERVICED TWICE WITH IN THE LAST FOUR (4) MONTHS. THE FISRT TIME 8/24/99 AND THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING. I HAD THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND TIMING COVER REPLACED FRO A TOTAL COST OF $692.10. THE SECOND OCCURE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Sep 9, 1999
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I THOUGHT I SMELLED A SMOKE ODOR, BUT THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE OUTSIDE COMING IN THE VENT. I DROVE ALL THE WAY HOME ABOUT 35 MINUTES. AFTER GETTING HOME WHEN I EXITED MY CAR I JUST HAPPENED TO NOTICE THAT IT LOOKED LIKE MY LIGHTS WERE ON, BUT THEY WEREN'T TURNED ON. I ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 31, 1998
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO BEYOND 15MPH. BEEN TO DEALER, AND TOLD CONSUMER TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING . ALSO, ENGINE HAD A RETTLING NOIS. THEN HESITATED AND STALLED OUT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 31, 1998
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO BEYOND 15MPH. BEEN TO DEALER, AND TOLD CONSUMER TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING . ALSO, ENGINE HAD A RETTLING NOIS. THEN HESITATED AND STALLED OUT. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 10, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS GOES OUT. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND VIBRATED. ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND VIBRATED. ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND VIBRATED. ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 11, 1999
Incident date: Jul 24, 1999
THE HEAD CRACKED ON THE ENGINE- CAUSING THE CAR TO OVER HEAT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 4, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1997
AFTER THE PURCHASE OF MY CAR, I WAS ISSUED A RECALL ON THE ENGINE FOR CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD AND COOLANT LOSS. THOMAS MOTOR CARS DID THE WORK ON THE CAR AND NOW ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH COOLANT LOSS AND HEAD GASKETS. IS THERE ANY THING THAT I CAN DO TO HELP GET THIS PR... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 29, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1994
THIS HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS ALWAYS FALL OFF TRACK. THEY ARE AUTOMATIC WINDOWS AND TO REPAIR THIS TIME I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER WOULD BE $600 EST. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS EXPECIALLY SINCE IT IS A KNOWN PROBLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 13, 1999
Incident date: Feb 5, 1999
VECHILE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS, SAME ITEMS, NUMEROUS TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY, ENGINE WAS PARTIALLY REBUILT 7 MONTHS AGO, UNDER WARRANTY, ENGINE FAILED AGAIN, OLDS WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY, WATER PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES, STEERING PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES, TIRES REPLACED TWO TIMES BY DEALER, BOUGHT T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 13, 1999
Incident date: Feb 5, 1999
VECHILE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS, SAME ITEMS, NUMEROUS TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY, ENGINE WAS PARTIALLY REBUILT 7 MONTHS AGO, UNDER WARRANTY, ENGINE FAILED AGAIN, OLDS WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY, WATER PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES, STEERING PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES, TIRES REPLACED TWO TIMES BY DEALER, BOUGHT T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING CAR TO STOP INTERMITTENTLY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING DASHBOARD INDICATORS TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY.
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 13, 1998
THE GOODYEAR P2055R16 TIRE SIDEWALL SPLIT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE SIDE WALL OF LEFT FRONT WENT FLAT UPON INPSECTION.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 14, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
STEERING AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 10, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
THE ENGINE OVERHEATS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 5, 1998
ROTORS WARPED CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BECOME INTERMITTENT. BRAKES REPAIRED AT 20,000 MILES AND WILL SOON REPAIR AGAIN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 4, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
Showing 50 of 90 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,450 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 27.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
19 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 3 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
| 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
04152004
Apr 15, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
00966
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
00966B
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
000524001
Apr 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709015015A
Sep 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMPLAINTS THAT THE ABS INDICATOR LAMP IS "ON". *YC
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
431112
May 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
538304
May 1, 1995
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
UNKNOWN
435006A
May 1, 1995
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
UNKNOWN
951017
May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THE A/C BELT MAY ROLL OFF THE PULLEY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEALER INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING AND 7.8L FNH ENGINE. *TW
951017
May 1, 1995
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
THE A/C BELT MAY ROLL OFF THE PULLEY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEALER INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING AND 7.8L FNH ENGINE. *TW
433211
Nov 1, 1994
010000 STEERING
CRUNCH NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TW
93T34
Jan 1, 1993
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
FRONT DOOR MANUAL WINDOWS HARD TO CYCLE/ROLL/SEAL. *TW
OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA across all model years (1993, 1998).
17
Total Recalls
627
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
48
Reported Crashes
34
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths