Table 1 shows ten common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. The number one most common problem is related to the engine shut off without warning (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (two problems).
Vehicle shuts off or quits while driving without warning. Will not restart at times for 15 minutes or more. Dealer cannot pinpoint problem. Read details...
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. Read details...
Intake manifold gasket leaked coolant. Read details...