3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,333 miles

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problem #3

Aug 072007

Achieva 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva. The contact stated that he attempted to start the ignition repeatedly to no avail. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised that the failure was related to the electrical system. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred sporadically and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic eight times and repaired. The steering column was also replaced because the horn would intermittently activate independently. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 02V070000 (electrical system:ignition:switch and stated that she would contact the manufacturer to verify whether her VIN was included the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 05/25/11 updated 07/08/11

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 192002

(reported on)

Achieva

  • miles
Vehicle will stall out with cause undetected by dealership. His happened 5 times. Also, subject to erratic operation of electrical system/console. Dealer is unable to detect cause unless they can duplicate the problem.

- New Smyrna Bch, FL, USA

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problem #1

Dec 121999

Achieva

  • miles
While driving vehicle between 30-50 mph there was a loss of electrical power except the dashboard lights. This caused the vehicle to completely die. Dealer was trying to resolve the problem.

- Captian Cook, HI, USA

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