Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Oldsmobile / Achieva / 1998
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007126328 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Purchased vehicle in september of 2007, had already had instrument cluster replaced in july of 2006 at yark automotive in toledo, ohio. frequently
005038078 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 1998 oldsmobile achieva. i own the above mentioned car. i have been having a lot of problems with the brakes, namely the abs system. the abs light
005018034 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 I purchased a 1998 odlsmobile achieva as a program car in 1998 from bender chevy/olds/cadillac in clovis nm. since the day i drove off the lot i have
004305451 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The consumer received recall notice #04v036000 (ignition switch). the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for repair on 10/11/04. the
004279481 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Ignition switch failed after tires were installed. *ph the vehicle ignition switch failed prior to recall notice. the consumer submitted all
003278929 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 While driving at highway speed the vehicle began to knock. then , engine light illuminated. vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and mechanic
003278870 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 While driving at highway speed engine began to knock. also, engine light illuminated. took vehicle to a mechanic, and he determined the engine
0000278693 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Recall work was done on the vehicle. prior to recall repair the dealer agree to tow the vehicle back to the consumer free of charge. after the
004255938 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Alternator - 2nd time that goes out in 3 1/2 years. car bought in 1999 with less than 35000 miles, alternator went out with no warning at 37000 miles
003245978 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The vehicle restraints in the rear seat of the 1998 oldsmobile achieva are not cooperative with child restraint systems. the seat belt latch is
003236580 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Steering wheel is very loose and when key was put in starter, it would not start. and i could not get key out of ignition. when i had my car towed to
003230190 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 I own a 1998 olds acheiva. my throttle idle sensor has to be replaced for the 4th time. it is dangerous as the car picks up speed on its own, and is
0000214773 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
0000214772 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
0000214771 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
0000214770 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
0000214769 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
0000214768 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
0000214767 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
002171094 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 ANTI FREEZE LIQUID EATS AWAY INTAKE MANIFOLD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPLACED PART.*AK
002168925 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 While pressing on brake pedal vehicle will suddenly start to accerlerate with great force. dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer stated that the
001165066 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Coolant is leaking from underneath vehicle. dealership is aware of problem. mechanic at dealership told consumer that transmission was leaking
001150732 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 ABS BRAKING SYTEM IS DEFECTIVE WHEN TRAVELING IN WET WEATHER. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SLIDES. DEALERSHIP AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
001146567 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Consumer was traveling 10-15mph to a traffic light and vehicle never stopped. consumer mashed down on brakes twice and there was an air sound.
999113921 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 At any speed vehicle will accelerate up to 70 mph, making it hard to stop vehicle. took to dealer, and they said maybe the mat was getting stuck
999113920 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 At any speed vehicle will accelerate up to 70 mph, making it hard to stop vehicle. took to dealer, and they said maybe the mat was getting stuck
999113919 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 At any speed vehicle will accelerate up to 70 mph, making it hard to stop vehicle. took to dealer, and they said maybe the mat was getting stuck
999113918 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 At any speed vehicle will accelerate up to 70 mph, making it hard to stop vehicle. took to dealer, and they said maybe the mat was getting stuck
001091029 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 MECHANICS ADVISE ME THESE 2 MAJOR PROBLEMS ARE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND PARTS ARE INFERIOR MATERIAL. *AK
001075005 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 WHILE MOVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RETURN TO D. AFTER FULL STOP TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK.*AK
001075003 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001073838 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Bought new tires and was told by tech that almost every achieva they see needs the bushings replace on the lower a-frame. also other similar gm cars
0000215252 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
0000215251 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
0000215250 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The following components were replaced, the alternator, battery, fuel pressure valve, master cylinder, abs booster, radiator, thermostat, water pump
003210641 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB
003210161 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB
003209514 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The vehicle was off and parked when the consumer smelled fuel. it was later determined that the fuel rail, hose and regulator failed. the dealer
003209513 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The vehicle was off and parked when the consumer smelled fuel. it was later determined that the fuel rail, hose and regulator failed. the dealer
003209034 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The vehicle was off and parked when the consumer smelled fuel. it was later determined that the fuel rail, hose and regulator failed. the dealer
003209033 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The vehicle was off and parked when the consumer smelled fuel. it was later determined that the fuel rail, hose and regulator failed. the dealer
002168935 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 While pressing on brake pedal vehicle will suddenly start to accerlerate with great force. dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer stated that the
001165076 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Coolant is leaking from underneath vehicle. dealership is aware of problem. mechanic at dealership told consumer that transmission was leaking
001150739 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 ABS BRAKING SYTEM IS DEFECTIVE WHEN TRAVELING IN WET WEATHER. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SLIDES. DEALERSHIP AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
001148695 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Was driving approximately 45mph and alternator went out, causing vehicle to shutdown completely. only warning was headlights went out prior to
001148688 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Was driving approximately 45mph and alternator went out, causing vehicle to shutdown completely. only warning was headlights went out prior to
001146574 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Consumer was traveling 10-15mph to a traffic light and vehicle never stopped. consumer mashed down on brakes twice and there was an air sound.
0000120580 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. please give any further
0000117562 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 WHILE TRAVELING AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
0000117561 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 WHILE TRAVELING AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
999113928 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 At any speed vehicle will accelerate up to 70 mph, making it hard to stop vehicle. took to dealer, and they said maybe the mat was getting stuck
999113927 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 At any speed vehicle will accelerate up to 70 mph, making it hard to stop vehicle. took to dealer, and they said maybe the mat was getting stuck
999113926 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 At any speed vehicle will accelerate up to 70 mph, making it hard to stop vehicle. took to dealer, and they said maybe the mat was getting stuck
999113925 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 At any speed vehicle will accelerate up to 70 mph, making it hard to stop vehicle. took to dealer, and they said maybe the mat was getting stuck
999113289 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while applying brakes at a stop position. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions. dealer
999113282 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while applying brakes at a stop position. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions. dealer
000111889 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NO ONE WAS INJURED BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS ALONE IN THE VEHICLE.ALSO, WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED .*AK
000111888 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NO ONE WAS INJURED BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS ALONE IN THE VEHICLE.ALSO, WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED .*AK
001091036 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 MECHANICS ADVISE ME THESE 2 MAJOR PROBLEMS ARE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND PARTS ARE INFERIOR MATERIAL. *AK
001075010 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
999141831 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 When driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a utility pole on the passenger front side, there was no deployment of the air bags. the vehicle is
999090713 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The check engine and low coolant lights appear often and the engine idles at an abnormal setting. which causes the engine to run warmer than it should
999090702 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 The check engine and low coolant lights appear often and the engine idles at an abnormal setting. which causes the engine to run warmer than it should
999063435 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 TRUNK LIGHT FAILED TO TURN OFF WHEN THE TRUNK WAS CLOSED CAUSING THE LAMP TO BURN HOLES THROUGH THE CONSUMER CLOTHS. NLM
999063427 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 TRUNK LIGHT FAILED TO TURN OFF WHEN THE TRUNK WAS CLOSED CAUSING THE LAMP TO BURN HOLES THROUGH THE CONSUMER CLOTHS. NLM
998053573 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 ENGINE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.
0000029090 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 1998 Front brake discs were apparently of inferior quality. dealer told me they needed to be replaced at 32,632 miles. the vehicle throbs when applying

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