We found the following complaints for OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA (1993)
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Driver's air bag: driving approximately 40mph and hit a slippery spot in highway, car spun around and then went into a ditch. The air bag did not deploy.
Faulty alternator, causing vehicle to stall.
When coming to a stop or once while driving the vehicle will shut off.
Electrical connector for ignition system located under glove box was corroded.the resulting heat due to the added resistance in the circuit melted the electrical connector.this could potentially cause a fire if not corrected.also causes intermittent engine shutdown while driving, etc.
Ignition switch will not release key wheneverthe consumer turnedthe key off , the engine would turn off, but consumer unable to get the key out of the switch. Consumer would wait until she heard a click then the key could be removed. Dealer not notified.
While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire. The fire started under the hood. The insurance company is investigating the exact cause of the fire.
Neutral start safety switchfractured, causing vehicle not to start.vehicle not included in recall 93v153000.please give any further details.
Repeated incidents of overheating; heater core replaced twice; intake manifold gasket; radiator cored out twice; water pump replaced twice; problem persists
First i had problems with the water pump on the car and had it repaired along with the coolant system. Then all of a sudden the car just quit in the middle of the street there is when i was told the main engine bearing had lock. When i look on the web site i had seen where it was a recall, on the car because of the engine bearing so, could you please help me out with some type of information on this problem that i have because i really like that car because it's real confortable and smooth to drive when it's running. So call me at any time at the number i have provided you with. Best time is a.mthank you very much,ms, malone
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Oil pressure gauge erradic: reads excessively high at 80+ psi for approx. 15 min., drops to 35-40psi (normal), then fluctuates at normal (standing) idle from about 30-65psi.'check oil' and 'check gauges' warning lights flash sporaddically, then 'check oil' light remains lit.actual crankcase oil reading is always at 'full' mark on dipstick.dealer could find no problem but with our ok, replaced oil pressure sending component which did not correct the problem.rotors replaced twice before 40,000 miles due to warping and pitting. Rear drums both replaced due to out-of-round conditions.ruptured upper radiator hose due to abnormally high coolant pressure. Hose replaced around 27,000 miles but coolant gauge shows high reading of 220f (normal observed at about 165f).we suspect another compent is at fault but dealer could not find a problem.
Repeated incidents of overheating; heater core replaced twice; intake manifold gasket; radiator cored out twice; water pump replaced twice; problem persists
Car does not heat due to coolant losscaused by cracked head.i have learned this is a defect in the quad 4 engine in gm "n" cars such as the achieva.
Repeated incidents of overheating; heater core replaced twice; intake manifold gasket; radiator cored out twice; water pump replaced twice; problem persists
While at a stop light, without warning, the engine head gasket blew up. The head gasket is being replaced by dealership.
Head gasket failed, causing oil leak.
First i had problems with the water pump on the car and had it repaired along with the coolant system. Then all of a sudden the car just quit in the middle of the street there is when i was told the main engine bearing had lock. When i look on the web site i had seen where it was a recall, on the car because of the engine bearing so, could you please help me out with some type of information on this problem that i have because i really like that car because it's real confortable and smooth to drive when it's running. So call me at any time at the number i have provided you with. Best time is a.mthank you very much,ms, malone
Possibility map sensor caused an electrical short. Therefore resulting in erratic operation and poor porfomance.tt
Air compressor failed.*skd
Odor inside vehicle when air conditioner turned on.
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work i would like to get them fixed i need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.
Repeated incidents of overheating; heater core replaced twice; intake manifold gasket; radiator cored out twice; water pump replaced twice; problem persists
Smelling gas and gauge failed due to welds in gas tank have split. Please describe details.tt
Driver's/passenger's door locks fell inward into cylinder.
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work i would like to get them fixed i need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.
Transmission fails to down shift from 2nd gear when vehicle is cold.*skd
Transmission slips out of gear cruise control doesn't disengage .tt
Transmission would not exceed 30 mph going up hill, cause unknown.please provide further details.
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work i would like to get them fixed i need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.
Seat belt material is fraying.
Was stopped by school bus sign. Vehicle was rearended & was thrown forward. Driver's seat broke & then threw driver backwards. Vehicle was totaled. Driver was severely injured.
While driving on a two road highway with a pickup truckin front. All of sudden the truck stopped, consumerapplied brakes and slid into the vehicle. No damage to either vehicle. But the other car,driving approximately 60mph failed to stop and hit the achieva.threw the consumer forward and then backwards, and the seat collasped.hasn't contacted the dealer or manufacturer.
Oil pressure gauge erradic: reads excessively high at 80+ psi for approx. 15 min., drops to 35-40psi (normal), then fluctuates at normal (standing) idle from about 30-65psi.'check oil' and 'check gauges' warning lights flash sporaddically, then 'check oil' light remains lit.actual crankcase oil reading is always at 'full' mark on dipstick.dealer could find no problem but with our ok, replaced oil pressure sending component which did not correct the problem.rotors replaced twice before 40,000 miles due to warping and pitting. Rear drums both replaced due to out-of-round conditions.ruptured upper radiator hose due to abnormally high coolant pressure. Hose replaced around 27,000 miles but coolant gauge shows high reading of 220f (normal observed at about 165f).we suspect another compent is at fault but dealer could not find a problem.
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work i would like to get them fixed i need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.
When applying the brakesvehice does not stop instantly. The abs kicks in and lets the vehicle roll a couple of yards before stopping. Also abs warning light comes on. Dealer has seen vehicle.
Anti-lock brake light comes on all the times.
Intermittent abs failure.tt
Abs brakes fails to stop vehicle effectively when applied causing extended stopping. Frontend collision at 45-50mph. No injuries. Please describe details.tt
Antilock brakes lock up when in wet weather or going over bumps.
Dt:consumer pulled into a driveway and appliedbrakes and had no brakes, and hit a corner of a house. Had no fluid in master cylinder, andthere was a small puddle under the wheel.consumer put fluid in the car and thenvehicle hit a tree.
When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle brakes are grinding.cause unknown.replaced brake calipers and rotors.
The front calipers are not going back in place, causing friction on the brake pads. They attempted to modify the problem and still messed up.
Premature wear of front brake pads.
When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle brakes are grinding.cause unknown.replaced brake calipers and rotors.
Materials used in brake pads cause pads to wear prematurely.
When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle brakes are grinding.cause unknown.replaced brake calipers and rotors.
Replaced worn front brake rotors.
Warped front brake rotors.
Rotors turned twice due to grinding noise.
Dt:consumer pulled into a driveway and appliedbrakes and had no brakes, and hit a corner of a house. Had no fluid in master cylinder, andthere was a small puddle under the wheel.consumer put fluid in the car and thenvehicle hit a tree.
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work i would like to get them fixed i need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.
While driving heard noises coming from steering, sounded like metal on metal. Took to a repair shop, and mechanic said thatrack and pinion steering separated from the firewall,and thatit was probably not reparable. There wasa structural flaw, and car was dangerous to drive. *ml
While driving the steering wheel jerked out of driver hand, almost causing accident, rack and pinion replace for the 2nd time in six months.tt
Paint coming off from top of vehicle.
Paint is coming off top of vehicle.
Consumers vehicle experienced a fire due to a short in the power locks. This information was received from the consumer's fire department. Dealer/ manufacturer were notified.
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work i would like to get them fixed i need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.
Rear suspension failure, sway bar claps broke.
Problems with engine, door and electric.
Oil pressure gauge erradic: reads excessively high at 80+ psi for approx. 15 min., drops to 35-40psi (normal), then fluctuates at normal (standing) idle from about 30-65psi.'check oil' and 'check gauges' warning lights flash sporaddically, then 'check oil' light remains lit.actual crankcase oil reading is always at 'full' mark on dipstick.dealer could find no problem but with our ok, replaced oil pressure sending component which did not correct the problem.rotors replaced twice before 40,000 miles due to warping and pitting. Rear drums both replaced due to out-of-round conditions.ruptured upper radiator hose due to abnormally high coolant pressure. Hose replaced around 27,000 miles but coolant gauge shows high reading of 220f (normal observed at about 165f).we suspect another compent is at fault but dealer could not find a problem.
Transmission slips out of gear cruise control doesn't disengage .tt
Passenger's side air vent falls out.
Repeated incidents of overheating; heater core replaced twice; intake manifold gasket; radiator cored out twice; water pump replaced twice; problem persists
Rear windshield molding came off twice.
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work i would like to get them fixed i need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.
Driver's side window keeps falliing off the track , consumer has replaced window 5 times within 4 years. Cause is unknown.
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