NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,333 miles

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1998 Oldsmobile Achieva engine problems

engine problem

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1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 022003

Achieva

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles

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

While driving at highway speed the vehicle began to knock. Then, engine light illuminated. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced, and replaced some parts.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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problem #2

Jun 022003

Achieva

  • miles
While driving at highway speed engine began to knock. Also, engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and he determined the engine needed to be replaced.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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problem #1

Sep 151998

Achieva

  • miles
Engine cylinder failed, causing vehicle to overheat.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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