NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,167 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Oldsmobile Achieva cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner Comments

problem #6

Mar 012004

Achieva 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Water pump is leaking and making bearing noise the estimated cost of repairs is $600.

- Commack, NY, USA

problem #5

Feb 132002

(reported on)

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Brigantine, NJ, USA

problem #4

Mar 252002

Achieva

  • miles
Vehicle had no heat. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced water pump/ gaskets, and seals however, . problem reoccurred.

- Augusta, ME, USA

problem #3

Sep 301999

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Received recall notice #97V05900 for under hood fuse. Contacted dealer, who in turn, contacted manufacturer. Was informed no recall for fuse center located on vehicle by VIN #. vehicle was not repaired. Also, other problems included: Ignition coil burned out completely, causing spark plugs to go bad/had water pump & thermostat replaced/cross caster at permanent right angle which caused vehicle to pull right, and front brakes went completely out, calipers/rotors were not replaced, and, problem still exists.

- Suisun, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 221998

Achieva

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The passenger's seat slides around. Would fail to lock after being pushed back or forward. The window fell out of track after going down or up. The anti-freeze would leak on side of cab. The trunk fails to stay locked after being shut. It keeps popping open. Taking vehicle to dealer to check on defects.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

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problem #1

Oct 021998

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ignition coil completely burned causing spark plugs to go bad sooner than needed. The crank shaft, water pump & thermostat had to be replaced. The cross caster is at permanent right angle which causes vehicle to pull right. No front brakes. Calipers & rotors were replaced, but not corrected. Right rear door misaligned, causing difficulty closing, right passenger door does not lock properly due to faulty motor. Underhood fuse recall, repairs have not been completed.

- Suisun, CA, USA

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