1993 Oldsmobile Achieva
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva. Newest first.
The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fractured switch can result in a no-start condition.also, a vehicle with a fractured switch can be started in gear, causing thevehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the neutral start switch. The manual switch of the automatic transaxle assembly will be inspected and replaced if an oversized condition exists.
Owner complaints
38 complaints5 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Dt: consumer pulled into a driveway and applied brakes and had no brakes, and hit a corner of a house. Had no fluid in master cylinder, and there was a small puddle under the wheel. consumer put fluid in the car and then vehicle hit a tree.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline · Power train · Seat belts · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof IS impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern IS my seatbelts don't work I would like to get them fixed I need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine IS impossible to work on.
- Visibility › Windshield
Driver's side window keeps falliing off the track , consumer has replaced window 5 times within 4 years. Cause IS unknown. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Neutral start safety switch fractured, causing vehicle not to start.vehicle not included in recall 93v153000. please give any further details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Car does not heat due to coolant loss caused by cracked head.i have learned this IS a defect in the quad 4 engine in gm "n" cars such as the achieva.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Repeated incidents of overheating; heater core replaced twice; intake manifold gasket; radiator cored out twice; water pump replaced twice; problem persists
- Steering › Rack and pinion
While driving heard noises coming from steering, sounded like metal on metal. Took to a repair shop, and mechanic said that rack and pinion steering separated from the firewall, and that it was probably not reparable. There was a structural flaw, and car was dangerous to drive. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Seats
Was stopped by school bus sign. Vehicle was rearended & was thrown forward. Driver's seat broke & then threw driver backwards. Vehicle was totaled. Driver was severely injured. *ak
- Seats
While driving on a two road highway with a pickup truck in front. All of sudden the truck stopped, consumer applied brakes and slid into the vehicle. No damage to either vehicle. But the other car, driving approximately 60mph failed to stop and hit the achieva. threw the consumer forward and then backwards, and the seat collasped. hasn't contacted the dealer or manufacturer. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the brakes vehice does not stop instantly. The ABS kicks in and lets the vehicle roll a couple of yards before stopping. Also ABS warning light comes on. Dealer has seen vehicle.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Electrical connector for ignition system located under glove box was corroded. the resulting heat due to the added resistance in the circuit melted the electrical connector. this could potentially cause a fire if not corrected. also causes intermittent engine shutdown while driving, etc.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission would not exceed 30 mph going up hill, cause unknown. please provide further details. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Consumers vehicle experienced a fire due to a short in the power locks. This information was received from the consumer's fire department. Dealer/ manufacturer were notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor · Unknown or other
Oil pressure gauge erradic: reads excessively high at 80+ psi for approx. 15 min., drops to 35-40psi (normal), then fluctuates at normal (standing) idle from about 30-65psi. 'check oil' and 'check gauges' warning lights flash sporaddically, then 'check oil' light remains lit. actual crankcase oil…
Oil pressure gauge erradic: reads excessively high at 80+ psi for approx. 15 min., drops to 35-40psi (normal), then fluctuates at normal (standing) idle from about 30-65psi. 'check oil' and 'check gauges' warning lights flash sporaddically, then 'check oil' light remains lit. actual crankcase oil reading IS always at 'full' mark on dipstick. dealer could find no problem but with our ok, replaced oil pressure sending component which did not correct the problem. rotors replaced twice before 40,000 miles due to warping and pitting. Rear drums both replaced due to out-of-round conditions. ruptured upper radiator hose due to abnormally high coolant pressure. Hose replaced around 27,000 miles but coolant gauge shows high reading of 220F (normal observed at about 165F). we suspect another compent IS at fault but dealer could not find a problem.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch will not release key whenever the consumer turned the key off , the engine would turn off, but consumer unable to get the key out of the switch. Consumer would wait until she heard a click then the key could be removed. Dealer not notified. *ak
- Structure › Body
Paint IS coming off top of vehicle.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
First I had problems with the water pump on the car and had it repaired along with the coolant system. Then all of a sudden the car just quit in the middle of the street there IS when I was told the main engine bearing had lock. When I look on the web site I had seen where it was a recall, on the…
First I had problems with the water pump on the car and had it repaired along with the coolant system. Then all of a sudden the car just quit in the middle of the street there IS when I was told the main engine bearing had lock. When I look on the web site I had seen where it was a recall, on the car because of the engine bearing so, could you please help me out with some type of information on this problem that I have because I really like that car because it's real confortable and smooth to drive when it's running. So call me at any time at the number I have provided you with. Best time IS a.m thank you very much, ms, malone
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes lock up when in wet weather or going over bumps.
- Unknown or other
Problems with engine, door and electric.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire. The fire started under the hood. The insurance company IS investigating the exact cause of the fire. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While at a stop light, without warning, the engine head gasket blew up. The head gasket IS being replaced by dealership. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver's air bag: driving approximately 40mph and hit a slippery spot in highway, car spun around and then went into a ditch. The air bag did not deploy. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
When coming to a stop or once while driving the vehicle will shut off. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle brakes are grinding. cause unknown. replaced brake calipers and rotors. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10009220Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express.
- 10007816Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 10007293ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54329Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp IS "on".
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52339Squawk noise coming from front suspension or engine compartment area (install ultra high molecular tape).
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 43040Unknown
- 43031Unknown
- 43030Unknown
- 43021Unknown
- 43000The a/c belt may roll off the pulley on vehicles equipped with dealer installed air conditioning and 7.8L fnh engine.
- 39638Front door manual windows hard to cycle/roll/seal.
- 39637Retention of front door lock switch.
- 39077Chuggle of tcc growl on grades while maintaining speed with tcc engaged.
- 37843Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel.
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