1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA

4 recalls, 108 complaints - 68 TSBs

07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
742 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DELPHI
07E015000 Feb 26, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERSED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY (IDLE ROUGH AND/OR STALL) DUE TO... Read more
Consequence
A STALLED VEHICLE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 1-877-335-7443.
3,124 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DELPHI
02V070000 Mar 6, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.
Consequence
IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONA... Read more
1,589,948 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
97V059000 Apr 8, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER WAS OMITTED. WITHOUT THIS COVER, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BOLT ON THE FUSE BLOCK IS EXPOSED AND CAN CONTACT THE INSULATED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. IF THE INSULATION ON THE NEGATIVE CABLE BECOMES SUFFICIENTLY WORN, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR... Read more
Consequence
THIS HIGH CURRENT FLOW CAN CAUSE ARCING AND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE PROTECTIVE COVER AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER.
3,464 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

108 total complaints 6 crashes 3 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH3
POWER TRAIN3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
AIR BAGS Oct 24, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONTUSION TO THE FACE AND LEFT HAND. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED A CRASH WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCU... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS Apr 24, 2013
Incident date: Apr 24, 2013
THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BY THERE SELF NO ACCIDENT AND NOT MOVING I WAS AT A STAND STILL .FIRST THE DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE ARE FACTORY INSTALLED AIR BAGS IN THE CAR? AS I BOUGHT THE CAR SECOND HAND LESS THEN A YEAR AGO. ... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 15, 2012
Incident date: Mar 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE IGNITION, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 7, 2011
Incident date: Aug 7, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION REPEATEDLY TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Mar 7, 2011
Incident date: Aug 7, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION REPEATEDLY TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Sep 28, 2007
Incident date: Sep 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. AS OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH (NHTSA CAMP... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Oct 21, 2004
Incident date: Sep 8, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMERS SEAT RECLINED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 2002
(1)54,971 MILES "LOW COOLANT LIGHT" DEX-COOL COOLANT GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES REPORTED "DIRTY COOLANT" FLUSHED AND REPLACED. STATED NO LEAKS,(2) INTERMITTENT "LOW COOLANT LIGHT" TOPPED UP "DEX-COOL" AS PER MANUFACTURES INSTRUCTIONS. (3)56,000 MILES REPL... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA SINCE BUYING IT IN FEBRUARY OF 2001. THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT 6 MONTHS AFTER I GOT IT. THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN LESS THAN A YEAR. I HAVE REPLACED THE OIL SENDING UNIT. I HAVE REPLACED BUSHING ON BOTH FRONT END LOWER ARM ... Read more
WHEELS Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA SINCE BUYING IT IN FEBRUARY OF 2001. THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT 6 MONTHS AFTER I GOT IT. THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN LESS THAN A YEAR. I HAVE REPLACED THE OIL SENDING UNIT. I HAVE REPLACED BUSHING ON BOTH FRONT END LOWER ARM ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA SINCE BUYING IT IN FEBRUARY OF 2001. THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT 6 MONTHS AFTER I GOT IT. THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN LESS THAN A YEAR. I HAVE REPLACED THE OIL SENDING UNIT. I HAVE REPLACED BUSHING ON BOTH FRONT END LOWER ARM ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Mar 20, 2004
Incident date: Mar 1, 2004
WATER PUMP IS LEAKING AND MAKING BEARING NOISE THE ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIRS IS $600. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Feb 27, 2004
Incident date: Jan 22, 2004
CAR WOULD NOT START SO WE TOOK THE CAR IN ON 1/22/2004 AND HAD TO HAVE AN IGNITION MODULE REPLACED. COST $492.45 ON 2/6/2004 ONCE AGAIN CAR WOULD NOT START , SO WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO A DIFFERENT SHOP AND HAD TO HAVE THE ECM MODULE REPLACED . COST $629.28 THE TRUNK OF THIS CAR FILLS WITH WATER, ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Jun 18, 2003
VEHICLE BATTERY SHORTED OUT WHICH RESULTED IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. THIS CAUSED POWER DOORS TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER WAS TRAPPED IN VEHICLE, DOORS COULDN'T BE OPENED FROM INSIDE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Jun 18, 2003
VEHICLE BATTERY SHORTED OUT WHICH RESULTED IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. THIS CAUSED POWER DOORS TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER WAS TRAPPED IN VEHICLE, DOORS COULDN'T BE OPENED FROM INSIDE.*AK
POWER TRAIN May 19, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED BECAUSE THE OIL PRESSURE EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL RANGE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE 02 SENSOR AND CLEANED THE FUEL TANK, ALSO THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED A HARD SHIFT. *AK *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM May 19, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED BECAUSE THE OIL PRESSURE EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL RANGE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE 02 SENSOR AND CLEANED THE FUEL TANK, ALSO THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED A HARD SHIFT. *AK *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 19, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED BECAUSE THE OIL PRESSURE EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL RANGE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE 02 SENSOR AND CLEANED THE FUEL TANK, ALSO THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED A HARD SHIFT. *AK *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 19, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED BECAUSE THE OIL PRESSURE EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL RANGE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE 02 SENSOR AND CLEANED THE FUEL TANK, ALSO THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED A HARD SHIFT. *AK *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 5, 2003
I JUST GOT WORK DONE TO IT 9/13/02 THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, AND TIMING CHAIN. WHEN I FIRST START UP THE CAR AND DRIVE ABOUT TWO BLOCKS THE TEMPERATURE GO STRAIGHT TO THE HALF MARK AND WORK IT'S WAY TOWARDS THE HOT TEMPERATURE. THE CAR GETS HOT TOO FAST. I HAVE SPENT $600.00 ON THIS CAR SO FAR AND I J... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Apr 18, 2003
THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE WINDOW TO GO UP AND DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. *MR *PH *NLM
WHEELS:RIM Mar 20, 2003
THE WHEEL RIM WAS OUT OF ROUND WHICH CAUSED A SEVERE VIBRATION. *TS *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 13, 2003
Incident date: Dec 29, 1999
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER LEVER DID NOT MOVE TO PARK AND THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE SWITCHED OFF. THE SHIFTER LEVER WAS JAMMED IN DRIVE AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE BOOT AND CONSOLE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED 2 TIMES. HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AND DEALERSHIP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jan 13, 2003
Incident date: Mar 14, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jan 13, 2003
Incident date: Mar 14, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jan 13, 2003
Incident date: Mar 14, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 19, 2002
VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITH CAUSE UNDETECTED BY DEALERSHIP. HIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. ALSO, SUBJECT TO ERRATIC OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/CONSOLE. DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETECT CAUSE UNLESS THEY CAN DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Aug 19, 2002
VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITH CAUSE UNDETECTED BY DEALERSHIP. HIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. ALSO, SUBJECT TO ERRATIC OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/CONSOLE. DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETECT CAUSE UNLESS THEY CAN DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Jul 29, 2002
POWER WINDOWS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN IN USE THEY WILL STICK WHEN DOWN OR UP, UNABLE TO PULL THEM DOWN. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 27, 2002
Incident date: Apr 24, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 02V070000 IGNITION CAMPAIGN, HOWEVER WHEN VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER, DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT PERFORMED RECALL UNLESS CONSUMER PAID FOR LABOR. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT *DT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 6, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR RELAY SWITCH, TOOK TO DEALER THEY REPLACED RELAY, AND PRESENTLY VEHICLE IS DISCHARGING. VEHICLE WAS FINE UNTIL DEALER REPLACED RELAY. BATTERY LIGHT IS ON, AND VEHICLE IS NOT CHARGING.*AKCONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER MECHANIC TO HAVE THE PROBLEM ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 22, 2002
Incident date: May 22, 2002
DEALER: COURTESEY CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE, ORLANDO, FL; PHONE# 407/295-7000 WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER $600.00 FOR RECALL REPAIRS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Apr 7, 2002
ENGINE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING 70-73 MPH, AND ENGAGED IN CRUISE CONTROL. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 2, 2002
DEFECTIVE ENGINE HAD STALLING PROBLEMS REPLACE ALTERNATOR AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. CUSTOMER STATES HEARS A BANGING NOISE WHEN STEPS ON BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY, FRONT PADS WORN, CUSTOMER DENIED WORK AWARE NEED FRONT BRAKE. PUMP LEAKING, REMOVE AND REPLACE WATER PUMP.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Apr 2, 2002
DEFECTIVE ENGINE HAD STALLING PROBLEMS REPLACE ALTERNATOR AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. CUSTOMER STATES HEARS A BANGING NOISE WHEN STEPS ON BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY, FRONT PADS WORN, CUSTOMER DENIED WORK AWARE NEED FRONT BRAKE. PUMP LEAKING, REMOVE AND REPLACE WATER PUMP.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Apr 2, 2002
DEFECTIVE ENGINE HAD STALLING PROBLEMS REPLACE ALTERNATOR AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. CUSTOMER STATES HEARS A BANGING NOISE WHEN STEPS ON BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY, FRONT PADS WORN, CUSTOMER DENIED WORK AWARE NEED FRONT BRAKE. PUMP LEAKING, REMOVE AND REPLACE WATER PUMP.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 1, 2002
Incident date: Mar 25, 2002
VEHICLE HAD NO HEAT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP/ GASKETS, AND SEALS HOWEVER, . PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Apr 1, 2002
Incident date: Mar 25, 2002
VEHICLE HAD NO HEAT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP/ GASKETS, AND SEALS HOWEVER, . PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VEHICLE SPED UP, AND RPMS WENT OVER 3000. CONSUMER NOT ABLE TO SLOW VEHICLE BY APPLYING BRAKE. SHE TURNED OFF ENGINE. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Apr 5, 2001
PCM/TCM REPLACED TWICE AS WELL AS IGNITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PROBLEM. NOW I AM TOLD THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL IS IN FAILURE AS WELL. PCM REPROGRAMMED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT A SECOND TIME. CAR HAS BEEN IN INTERNAL FAILURE OFF AND ON, I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WOULD GIVE OUT ON ME... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Apr 5, 2001
PCM/TCM REPLACED TWICE AS WELL AS IGNITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PROBLEM. NOW I AM TOLD THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL IS IN FAILURE AS WELL. PCM REPROGRAMMED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT A SECOND TIME. CAR HAS BEEN IN INTERNAL FAILURE OFF AND ON, I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WOULD GIVE OUT ON ME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 5, 2001
PCM/TCM REPLACED TWICE AS WELL AS IGNITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PROBLEM. NOW I AM TOLD THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL IS IN FAILURE AS WELL. PCM REPROGRAMMED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT A SECOND TIME. CAR HAS BEEN IN INTERNAL FAILURE OFF AND ON, I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WOULD GIVE OUT ON ME... Read more
SEATS Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Feb 8, 2000
CONSUMER STATES THE BACK REST IS LOOSE, DEALER REPLACED BUSHING, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Mar 14, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED IN OCT 2000. DEALER FOUND NOTHING. ON 14 MAR 2001, CONSUMER WAS AT STOP LIGHT, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. THEN, PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AGAIN NOTHING. CONSUMER PUT BACK IN DRIVE, AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ENGINE REVVED. DEALER AGAIN FOUND NOTHING. *AK COOLANT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Mar 14, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED IN OCT 2000. DEALER FOUND NOTHING. ON 14 MAR 2001, CONSUMER WAS AT STOP LIGHT, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. THEN, PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AGAIN NOTHING. CONSUMER PUT BACK IN DRIVE, AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ENGINE REVVED. DEALER AGAIN FOUND NOTHING. *AK COOLANT ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Mar 14, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED IN OCT 2000. DEALER FOUND NOTHING. ON 14 MAR 2001, CONSUMER WAS AT STOP LIGHT, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. THEN, PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AGAIN NOTHING. CONSUMER PUT BACK IN DRIVE, AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ENGINE REVVED. DEALER AGAIN FOUND NOTHING. *AK COOLANT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Mar 14, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED IN OCT 2000. DEALER FOUND NOTHING. ON 14 MAR 2001, CONSUMER WAS AT STOP LIGHT, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. THEN, PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AGAIN NOTHING. CONSUMER PUT BACK IN DRIVE, AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ENGINE REVVED. DEALER AGAIN FOUND NOTHING. *AK COOLANT ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Mar 14, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED IN OCT 2000. DEALER FOUND NOTHING. ON 14 MAR 2001, CONSUMER WAS AT STOP LIGHT, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. THEN, PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AGAIN NOTHING. CONSUMER PUT BACK IN DRIVE, AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ENGINE REVVED. DEALER AGAIN FOUND NOTHING. *AK COOLANT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 13, 2001
Incident date: Feb 13, 2001
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED. CONSUMER STATED THAT PANEL LIGHTS WERE JUST OUT OF CONTROL. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 13, 2001
Incident date: Feb 13, 2001
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED. CONSUMER STATED THAT PANEL LIGHTS WERE JUST OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 29.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 30.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 27.0 21.0 Regular $2,950

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, 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA

68 manufacturer communications from 57 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
350000 EQUIPMENT4
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES3
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260 Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
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
000089008E Oct 1, 2005
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
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
000089008B Sep 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
010601002A Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
020601014 Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT
010849020 Dec 1, 2001
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *SLC
010602012 Dec 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT
010601010A Jun 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT
000089008A May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA C
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
990604005A Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
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
990604005 Feb 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT
833208 Oct 1, 1998
010000 STEERING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAK/ SQUAWK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *YC
831704 Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
876002A Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
98576124A Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC
98836416 Jun 1, 1998
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CONDITIONS REGARDING WEAK OR DISCHARGED BATTERY, SLOW STARTING, GEN OR MIL LAMP ON, VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC
98776514A May 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC
98731616A Apr 1, 1998
220000 SEATS
SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC
98776304A Feb 1, 1998
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC
971101631041 Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
971101776304 Nov 1, 1997
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS. *YC
971101731616 Nov 1, 1997
220000 SEATS
COMMENTS THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC
971101733209 Nov 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *YC
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
970801676305 Aug 1, 1997
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR AN ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION. *YC
970501776109 May 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND P0304 INDICATING ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITIONS. *YC
776109 Apr 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALL AT COLD START, ROUGH IDLE, OIL FILTER EXPANSION, HIGH OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE MISFIRE DTC'S (REPLACE OIL PUMP WITH IMPROVED PRESS RELIEF VALVE BORE). *TW
733301 Apr 1, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SQUAWK NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA (INSTALL ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR TAPE). *TW
549001A Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
676305 Mar 1, 1997
183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION (INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE AND CLIP). *TW
577106A Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
677164 Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
631109 Jan 1, 1997
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
AIR COMING FROM I/P VENT WHILE IN HEATER MODES OR A DELAY OCCURS WHEN CHANGING TO A NEW MODE SETTING (DIAGNOSE/MODIFY/REPLACE). *TW
676204 Dec 1, 1996
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LOSS, VISIBLE COOLANT LEAKAGE, LOW COOLANT LAMP ON OR COOLANT ODOR CAUSED BY COOLANT LEAKAGE. *TW
577106A Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
676528 Dec 1, 1996
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0107 MAP SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE (PCM FLASH CALIBRATION) *TW
676528 Dec 1, 1996
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0107 MAP SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE (PCM FLASH CALIBRATION) *TW
4615 Oct 31, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ
3447 Oct 24, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

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

OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2000 0 6 View
1998 3 52 View
1997 (current) 4 108
1996 6 116 View
1995 1 102 View
1994 2 85 View
1993 1 66 View
1992 0 90 View

Other OLDSMOBILE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
CUTLASS 101 2,253 View
SILHOUETTE 77 1,287 View
88 46 1,228 View
BRAVADA 46 1,350 View
98 41 417 View
OMEGA 36 5 View
INTRIGUE 32 1,608 View
TORONADO 27 45 View