10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Sep 072003

Achieva 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
The intake gasket leaks coolant and a known problem that GM apparently doesn't care about. It happens to many of its V6 3.1 and 3.4 engines and could cause sever damage to the car's engine which leads to potentially serious problems if not repaired. In addition, the manufacturer doesn't want to perform recalls, therefore, who wants to pay to fix something that's needed to be recalled?

- Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #1

Feb 112000

(reported on)

Achieva

  • miles
Front end wasn't stable. Also, car had three sets of motor mounts replaced within six months, and main computer had to be replaced.

- Detroit, MA, USA

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