2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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problem #2

Oct 212001

Achieva 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
Consumer states that the transmission failed 3 times. The vehicle was taken to a service station and put on the computer, but they couldn't find what was wrong. The intake gasket blew twice allowing water in the engine.

- Dayton, TN, USA

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problem #1

Apr 011998

Achieva 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner leaks coolant and needs to be repeatedly serviced because air conditioner blows warm air. Air conditioner checked when under warranty 4/1/98 and dealer stated recharged A/C. however, coolant needed to be added 5/28/99, 5/12/00, 4/29/01, 6/9/04 for a total cost of $482.48. Dye injected and no leak noticed. Leakage occurs over months where dye not detectable. Something is defective and causing the coolant to leak out over time.

- Massapequa Park, NY, USA

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