NHTSA — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,500 miles

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1997 Oldsmobile Achieva electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 182003

(reported on)

Achieva

  • 99,000 miles

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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.

- Linden, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 181998

Achieva

  • miles
When driving vehicle at various speeds vehicle would stop accelerating & would shut down. Sometimes either check engine light comes on or battery light comes on. Have taken to dealer at least 6 times for non accelerating & the panel lights.

- Dekalb, IL, USA

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